Denial or Punishment: Assessing Deterrence Effectiveness

Deterrence discourages aggression by altering cost-benefit calculations, either through increasing costs via retaliation threats or by denying potential benefits. Which is more effective?

Nov 4, 2024 • 9 min read

Strategic Chess: The Logic of Deterrence

Making deterrence work is like playing chess. It is a game of calculating, predicting, guessing, and anticipating the opponent's moves. As in chess, there are key factors to consider if you want to win the game.

Mar 27, 2024 • 5 min read

Decoding Deterrence: the Essentials of the Art of Persuasion

Deterrence Persuasion is an intricate interplay between Capability, Communication and Credibility. Their thoughtful combination together with a dose of Uncertainty shapes the delicate balance between Peace and Conflict.

Jan 18, 2024 • 16 min read

How to Deal with the Prospect of War: The Role of Deterrence and Defence

When faced with a hostile nation wishing to strike against it, a State has two options: Deter the adversary and avoid conflict, or prepare for Defence and War.

Jan 12, 2024 • 10 min read

Striving for Security: The Utopia of Absolute Safety

The call for security is back in the political spotlight. Although more security is called for, it is often challenging to succeed in defining what this is, and thus what is really demanded.

Nov 15, 2023 • 6 min read