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'''Deterrence theory''' is a [[nuclear weapon]] utilization strategy first used during the [[Cold War]]. It was derived from the basis that it is all but impossible to physically protect a country from a large-scale nuclear attack; it is much more effective to prevent the attack entirely. Deterrence theory uses a country's nuclear arsenal to deter an enemy from attacking.
'''Deterrence theory''' is a [[nuclear weapon]] utilization strategy first used during [[Cold War I]]. It was derived from the basis that it is all but impossible to physically protect a country from a large-scale nuclear attack; it is much more effective to prevent the attack entirely. Deterrence theory relies on the assumption that decision-makers are rational actors.<ref>https://archive.is/BfZnU</ref> Deterrence theory uses a country's nuclear arsenal to deter an enemy from attacking.
==Assumptions==
==Assumptions==