nStable
conflict
nRetaliation is not
to win, but to prove to the attacker that his losses
would be large
nHurt social and
economic structure
nCoercive
bargaining – coercion, intimidation and deterrence
nBest weapons are
protected from a first strike
nDid the
development of intercontinental missiles strengthen the concept of
deterrence?
n What do you think about the analogy of the modern deterrence
to the ancient institution of the exchange of
hostages?
nDo you agree with
the proposal that a nation should abstain from the most
advanced weapons, while encouraging the enemy to improve his defenses?