U.S. ↔ deterrence theory

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The U.S. is linked to deterrence theory through its strategic military capabilities and policy decisions, specifically regarding the use of uncrewed aerial systems [1], its involvement in regional air strikes [2], and the impact of its withdrawal from the JCPOA on Iran's nuclear deterrence strategy [3].

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Military escalation and diverging regional strategies in the Middle East theloop.ecpr.eu Nadeem Ahmed Moonakal · The Loop 1 fact

claimThe United States and Israel hope that air strikes on Iran will reignite protests across Iran with greater intensity, creating internal pressure while Iran struggles to maintain deterrence.

Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org RAND Corporation 1 fact

claimIncreasing reliance on uncrewed aerial systems (UASs) presents a dual risk to deterrence: if adversaries perceive UASs as improving U.S. capability to defeat aggression, it enhances deterrence, but if they perceive it as a U.S. unwillingness to take casualties, it could increase the risk of miscalculation.