Concept information
social science subjects
politics and international relations
global studies
global conflict and security
social science subjects
politics and international relations
political science
international security and arms control
Preferred term
deterrence
Definition
- Deterrence, the use of a punitive threat to keep someone from taking an unwanted action, is an important feature of international security matters, including security management by organizations like the UN Security Council and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Thus, it is an important topic in global studies. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Studies; Deterrence]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/deterrence
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