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Record 1 2008-11-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Political Theories and Doctrines
  • Diplomacy
  • War and Peace (International Law)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
CONT

A deterrent threat is a premised reaction to an adversary whose potential action evokes a specific response, the timing of which is in principle automatic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théories et doctrines politiques
  • Diplomatie
  • Guerre et paix (Droit international)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
CONT

L'amélioration des capacités de frappes à distance [devrait] constituer une menace dissuasive pour nos agresseurs potentiels.

Spanish

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