Naval War College Review
Number
4
Abstract
The risks of sharp reductions are of the greatest magnitude, and so are the possible consequences. “Existential deterrence,” the pivotal concept in Admiral Turner’s scheme, is a very risky and dangerous approach to nuclear deterrence—for if it fails, it fails catastrophically.
Recommended Citation
Barnett, Roger W.
(2001)
"What Deters? Strength, Not Weakness,"
Naval War College Review: Vol. 54:
No.
2, Article 4.
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https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol54/iss2/4
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