Reconsidering the dilemmas of deterrence
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In reflecting on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine over the past year, some observers have drawn a clear conclusion: deterrence failed. It is
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CAMBRIDGE — We live in a world where geopolitical stability relies largely on deterrence. But how can we prove that deterrence works?Consider the ongoing war in Europe. Beginning in December 2021, US President Joe Biden warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia would face severe new sanctions if he invaded Ukraine, to no avail. Then, when the United States and its
May 04, 2023 // Geopolitical stability relies on deterrence, but the situation in Ukraine—with Russia invading but not escalating—illustrates the difficulty in defining successful deterrence. History shows that deterrence relies on credibility, but understanding its limits is equally important, writes Joseph S. Nye.