Deterrence theory - Wikipedia Deterrence in an international relations context is the application of deterrence theory to avoid conflict
Understanding Deterrence - RAND Corporation Deterrence by denial should not be equated with military balances alone Deterrence by punishment, on the other hand, threatens severe penalties, such as nuclear escalation or severe economic sanctions, if an attack occurs These penalties are connected to the local fight and the wider world
Deterrence Theory (Criminology) - Simply Psychology Deterrence theory is the idea that people are less likely to commit crimes if they believe they’ll be caught and punished It’s built on the assumption that humans make rational choices, weighing risks and rewards before acting
Five Things About Deterrence - National Institute of Justice Does punishment prevent crime? If so, how, and to what extent? Deterrence — the crime prevention effects of the threat of punishment — is a theory of choice in which individuals balance the benefits and costs of crime
Deterrence Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary DETERRENCE meaning: 1 : the act of making someone decide not to do something the act of preventing a particular act or behavior from happening; 2 : the policy of developing a lot of military power so that other countries will not attack your country