Abschreckungstheorie

German

Etymology

Abschreckung +‎ -s- +‎ Theorie

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Noun

Abschreckungstheorie f (genitive Abschreckungstheorie, plural Abschreckungstheorien)

  1. deterrence theory (Theory according to which a potential adversary is to be deterred from attacking by the provision of military assets and the ability and willingness to use them)

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