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Deterrence Essentials: Keys to Controlling an Adversary's Behavior
Deterrence Essentials Keys to Controlling an Adversary's Behavior Author:David Garnham David Garnham examines the challenges of conventional deterrence. He emphasizes the knowledge and capabilities required for the successful implementation of strategies, such as deterrence by punishment, by denial and by appeasement. Intelligence requirements, including knowledge of adversary preferences and personalities of decision ma... more »kers, are also addressed. Examples of conflicts, such as the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, NATO's stance towards the former Soviet Union, and the Gulf War of 1990-1991 are cited to illustrate the dynamiocs of deterrence success and failure.« less