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Deterrence

Deterrence theory, a theory of war, especially regarding nuclear weapons

Deterrence theory

Third, diplomatic misunderstandings and/or opposing political ideologies may lead to escalating mutual perceptions of threat, and a subsequent arms race that elevates the risk of actual war—a scenario illustrated in the movies WarGames (1983) and Dr. Strangelove' (1964).


United States Strategic Command

It is charged with space operations (such as military satellites), information operations (such as information warfare), missile defense, global command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (strategic deterrence (the United States nuclear arsenal), and combating weapons of mass destruction.


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