Can Deterrence Be Tailored?

Authors

M. Elaine Bunn, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

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Description

Deterrence, the hallmark of Cold War–era security, needs to be adapted to fit the more volatile security environment of the 21st century. The Bush administration has outlined a concept for tailored deterrence to address the distinctive challenges posed by advanced military competitors, regional powers armed with weapons of mass destruction (WMD), and nonstate terrorist networks—while assuring allies and dissuading potential competitors.

Document Type

Policy Brief

Topic(s)

Defense Policy, National Security, Strategic Competition

Publication Date

1-2007

Publication

Strategic Forum

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, DC

Keywords

tailored deterrence theory, deterrence adaptation, U.S. deterrence policy, security strategy and deterrence, 21st-century threat environments, regional adversary deterrence, non-state actor deterrence, extended deterrence challenges, deterrence communications and credibility

Recommended Citation

Bunn, M. Elaine, "Can Deterrence Be Tailored?" (2007). Strategic Forums. 25.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/strategic-forums/25