military deterrence

  • 1deterrence — The prevention from action by fear of the consequences. Deterrence is a state of mind brought about by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction …

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  • 2Military doctrine — is the concise expression of how military forces contribute to campaigns, major operations, battles, and engagements. It is a guide to action, not hard and fast rules. Doctrine provides a common frame of reference across the military. It helps… …

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  • 3Deterrence (psychological) — Deterrence is but a theory from behavioural psychology about preventing or controlling actions or behavior through fear of punishment or retribution. This theory of criminology is shaping the criminal justice system of the United States and… …

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  • 4Deterrence (film) — Deterrence DVD Cover Directed by Rod Lurie Produced by Marc Frydman James Spies Maurice Leblond …

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  • 5Military Police Corps (Israel) — Military Police Corps Corps insignia Active 1944–present Country Israel …

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  • 6Deterrence theory — This article is about deterrent theories of punishment. For legal theory of justice, see Deterrence (legal). Deterrence theory gained increased prominence as a military strategy during the Cold War with regard to the use of nuclear weapons, and… …

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  • 7Military Affairs — ▪ 2009 Introduction        Russia and Georgia fought a short, intense war in 2008, fueling global fears of a new Cold War. On August 7 Georgia launched an aerial bombardment and ground attacks against its breakaway province of South Ossetia.… …

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  • 8Deterrence (psychology) — Criminology and penology Theories Causes and correlates of crime Anomie Differential association theory Deviance …

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  • 9deterrence — /di terr euhns, tur , ter /, n. the act of deterring, esp. deterring a nuclear attack by the capacity or threat of retaliating. [1860 65; DETERR(ENT) + ENCE] * * * Military strategy whereby one power uses the threat of reprisal to preclude an… …

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  • 10Military history of Pakistan — The roots of the Pakistan army traces back to the British Indian Army which included several personnel from present day Pakistan. In picture are troops of the famous Khyber Rifles striking a pose. 1895. The military history of Pakistan… …

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