| − | '''Deterrence theory''' is [[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 attact 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 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 attact entirely. Deterrence theory uses a country's nuclear arsenal to deter an enemy from attacking. |