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- nuclear deterrence - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will attack you back with nuclear weapons
- mutual assured destruction - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will totally destroy you with nuclear weapons and if I attack you with nuclear weapons then you will totally destroy me with nuclear weapons - thus any nuclear attack by either party will result in the certain destruction of both parties
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How effective was the policy of nuclear deterrence in light of the number of nuclear weapons available?
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What is mutual assured destruction?
The level of nuclear weapons required to completely destroy both sides in any war making use of such weapons.
What was MAD mutually assured destruction?
Mutual assured destruction (MAD) is a doctrine of military strategy in which a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two opposing sides would effectively result in the destruction of both the attacker and the defender.[1] It is based on the theory of deterrence according to which the deployment of strong weapons is essential to threaten the enemy in order to prevent the use of the very same weapons. The strategy is effectively a form of Nash equilibrium, in which both sides are attempting to avoid their worst possible outcome-nuclear annihilation. -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_assured_destruction
What is the difference between deterrence by denial and deterrence by punishment?
Fred Korkisch This is a rather artificial question, because in the official literature the term "deterrence by denial" was never used, asked, nor answered, nor mentioned. The post-nuclear literature tried to invent and imagined a number of terms and phrases that were never used by the people who wrote about nuclear war planning and doctrine. Deterrence was either used in relation to * Gradual Deterrence (see: The gradual use of nuclear weapons, or a gradual use of force, like the escalation President Johnson used against North Vietnam etc.); * Minimum Deterrence (see: The threat to use force, including nuclear weapons on a limited scale, or the minimum number of strategic weapons which provides a credible deterrence; see SALT, START); * Finite Deterrence (see: The nuclear capabilties which will survive any enemy attack, available for a devastating counterstrike, like SLBM-weapons on submarines; * Deterrence by Punishment (this is a rather juridical term, used after WW II, to explain the legal rightfulness of the bombardments of German and Japanese cities, as a justified "punishment" for the aggressions of both states, used later on for the possible use of nuclear weapons as a retaliatorial strike. To explain "Deterrence by Denial" one can follow the logic of protection of nuclear delivery systems by various measures, like dispersal of bombers, missiles in silos, SLBM-submarines etc.
How the US use nuclear weapons as a deterrent?
The U.S. uses nuclear weapons as a deterrent by maintaining a credible and survivable nuclear arsenal that can respond to any nuclear attack, thus discouraging adversaries from launching such attacks. This strategy, known as "mutually assured destruction," relies on the threat of devastating retaliation to prevent conflicts from escalating into nuclear war. Additionally, U.S. nuclear policy emphasizes extended deterrence, assuring allies that they are protected under the U.S. nuclear umbrella, further stabilizing global security dynamics.
How does the nuclear bomb affect the world?
Preventing other countries with nuclear munitions from using them (nuclear deterrence, mutual assured destruction). Or, obviously, to end the world
What is the theory of mutual deterrence?
Who uses the Sword(or nuclear weapons) will be killed by the sword(by nuclear weapons).Because we like our lives und dont want to be killed,we will not take the risk to start a war.Mutual deterrence ist the "law of rationality"Suicid is irrational. Theory of mutual deterrence becomes obsolet,when religious fanatism eliminates the fear to die. Mutual deterrence theory is based on the "equilibrium of Powers" It does not work efficiently for Peacekeeping politics,when there is no perfect Information about real military potentials (own and others).Believed Superiority might cause an attack with convential weapons.A nuclear war has no winners at all.Mutual deterrence therefore is the Strategie to prevent the total selfextinction of all mankind.
What was the policy of deterrence?
Deterrence was a Cold War strategy employed by the United States and Soviet Union to prevent nuclear war through the threat of massive retaliation. The idea was that both sides would refrain from attacking each other out of fear of the devastating consequences. This policy aimed to maintain peace by maintaining a balance of power and instilling fear of mutual destruction.
What role did nuclear weapons play in President Kennedy's foreign policy?
President Kennedy saw US nuclear weapons as a tool of deterrence against Russian aggression and necessary for securing mutually assured destruction.
What factors discouraged the use of nuclear bombs during the cold war?
Mutual Assured Destruction and proxy wars.
What is the importance of Mutual Assured Destruction?
It ensures (hopefully) that both nations are too frightened to launch their nuclear munitions.
What do we call the stategy of building large amounts of nuclear weapons in order to stop the other side from attacking you?
deterrence if both sides do it it is known as MAD (mutually assured destruction)
What was the cold war strategy where by the US was prepared to engage in massive nuclear retaliation at anytime?
MAD - Mutual Assured Destruction
How effective was the policy of nuclear deterrence in light of the number of nuclear weapons available?
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Why does the united states have weapons of mass destruction?
A) Deterrence B) Hypocritical
How does nuclear weapons deter?
Nuclear weapons do not deter terrorists and indeed the use of nuclear weapons appeals to terrorists. During the Cold War large superpowers acheived a stalemate since neither side wanted to start a nuclear conflict which could result in Mutual Assured destruction however terrorists have no such concerns.
What has the author William Bajusz written?
William Bajusz has written: 'Deterrence, technology, and strategic arms control' -- subject(s): Deterrence (Strategy), Nuclear arms control, Nuclear warfare
