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Rethinking The Relevance Of Self-Deterrence, Jeffrey H. Michaels Mar 2024

Rethinking The Relevance Of Self-Deterrence, Jeffrey H. Michaels

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

Self-deterrence is critically understudied in deterrence theory. Similarly, deterrence practitioners prefer to focus on adversaries’ threats rather than seeking to account for the full scope of fears influencing the decision calculus of policymakers. Through historical case studies, this article identifies where self-deterrence has occurred, highlights the benefits of incorporating the concept in future strategic planning and intelligence assessments, and recommends that policymakers, strategists, and analysts acknowledge self-deterrence as an important factor when preparing for future wars.


From The Editor In Chief, Antulio J. Echevarria Ii Mar 2024

From The Editor In Chief, Antulio J. Echevarria Ii

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

Welcome to the Spring 2024 issue of Parameters. Readers will note a few differences in the formatting for this issue: we are now using endnotes instead of footnotes to facilitate switching from pdf to html via Adobe's Liquid App; also, readers will be able to click on each endnote number to view the full endnote and then switch back to the text to resume reading. Please drop us a note to let us know how you like the changes. More are coming!


Parameters Spring 2024, Usawc Press Mar 2024

Parameters Spring 2024, Usawc Press

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Parameters Winter Issue 2022-23, Usawc Press Nov 2022

Parameters Winter Issue 2022-23, Usawc Press

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


From The Acting Editor In Chief, Conrad C. Crane Nov 2022

From The Acting Editor In Chief, Conrad C. Crane

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


The Utility Of Nuclear Weapons Today: Two Views, José De Arimatéia Da Cruz Dec 2015

The Utility Of Nuclear Weapons Today: Two Views, José De Arimatéia Da Cruz

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Strategic Landpower And The Arabian Gulf, W. Andrew Terrill Sep 2013

Strategic Landpower And The Arabian Gulf, W. Andrew Terrill

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Review Essay: After The Arab Spring, W. Andrew Terrill Jun 2013

Review Essay: After The Arab Spring, W. Andrew Terrill

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Reaffirming The Utility Of Nuclear Weapons, Bradley A. Thayer, Thomas M. Skypek Feb 2013

Reaffirming The Utility Of Nuclear Weapons, Bradley A. Thayer, Thomas M. Skypek

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


Rethinking The Utility Of Nuclear Weapons, Ward Wilson Feb 2013

Rethinking The Utility Of Nuclear Weapons, Ward Wilson

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

No abstract provided.


The Alliance Against Disarmament: The Atomic Energy Commission, The National Security Council, And The Joint Chiefs Of Staff, Mary D. Wammack Jan 2003

The Alliance Against Disarmament: The Atomic Energy Commission, The National Security Council, And The Joint Chiefs Of Staff, Mary D. Wammack

Psi Sigma Siren

Of the discussions that took place at the highest policy levels during the administration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, those concerning the possibility of a diplomatic solution to the arms race with the Soviet Union were among the most urgent and, perhaps, the most consequential in their failure. In the United States, members of the Eisenhower cabinet and other agencies and departments analyzed and addressed the consequences of various diplomatic proposals. Throughout that assessment phase, the National Security Council, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Atomic Energy Commission joined in steadfast opposition to arms limitations. On the international plane, the …


Abolishing Nuclear Weapons: Psychological Freedom Or Escape From Freedom?, Ibpp Editor Jan 1997

Abolishing Nuclear Weapons: Psychological Freedom Or Escape From Freedom?, Ibpp Editor

International Bulletin of Political Psychology

The author discusses the aspects of efforts to abolish nuclear weapons.