Rethinking Deterrence in Gray Zone Conflict
Ukraine stands as a contemporary case of a state trying to deter an adversary with robust force in the gray area between war and peace.
Review – The Myth of the Nuclear Revolution
Liber and Press present a strong case for a more cautious approach to continued nuclear deterrence, but seem to overlook the potential for catastophe.
Deterrence and Fear: Incorporating Emotions into the Field of Research
Fear, which is a ‘basic emotion directed at a specified object that prompts an adaptive response: fight or flight’, plays a significant role in the practices of deterrence.
New Warfare Domains and the Deterrence Theory Crisis
The emergence of hybrid threats and hybrid war has altered the nature of the battlefield thereby transforming the relevance of nuclear deterrence.
The Flaring Sino-Indian Security Dilemma: Is Conventional Deterrence Eroding?
Recent changes in the offense-defense balance over the Himalayas are blurring deterrence dynamics between China and India.
The US Family Separation Crisis and the Gendered Violence of Deterrence
At this critical moment, there is need for comprehensive research to examine and challenge the racialized and gendered violence of migration deterrence.
Interview – Wojciech Lorenz
Wojciech Lorenz discusses the effect of the election of Donald Trump and events in Turkey on NATO, potential NATO enlargement and Poland’s current security situation.
Nuclear Abolition or Deterrence: A Nuclear Ethics Debate
For nuclear disarmament to succeed, it must be animated by diverse actors who have arrived at a moral consensus over the values at stake.
Review – Reconceptualising Deterrence
Lieberman’s thorough examination of the central role of deterrence in contemporary Security Studies illustrates the existing gap between theory and evidence of success.
Has Operation Pillar of Defense Enhanced Israel’s Deterrence?
Operation Pillar of Defense has demonstrated Israel’s growing military capabilities, enhancing its deterrence against Hamas. Yet, this situation may not last for long.
