Deterrence Works Because

question 41

Multiple Choice

Deterrence works because:

• A)it makes the costs of war far larger than the potential benefits.
• B)international institutions enforce deterrence as a matter of policy.
• C)second-strike capability is unnecessary.
• D)it relies on the natural irrationality of leaders.

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