The first capability that armed forces need to achieve deterrence is an offensive capability. |
And of course, as the theory of nuclear deterrence ordains, India and Pakistan, being nuclear powers, would never go to war again. |
But beyond is an anarchic order in which regional powers and non-state actors complicate traditional notions of deterrence. |
Some form of non-injurious deterrence has been suggested by beleaguered fishermen, but this would be experimental at best. |
Accordingly, the hypothesized deterrence of ethanol to frugivorous vertebrates, or specifically primates, is unsubstantiated. |
Well, first of all, let's remember that mutual deterrence and arms control has kept the peace for 50 years. |