When did Thomas Schelling publish Arms and Influence?
Thomas Schelling published the book Arms and Influence in 1966. This work redefined how scholars understood the use of threats in international relations.
Questions about Deterrence theory
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was NATO's primary goal when founded in 1949?
NATO was founded with deterring aggression as one of its primary goals. By 1966, NATO had deployed 7,200 U.S. tactical warheads across Europe to create a nuclear umbrella for allies.
Who ended the United States offensive biological weapons program in 1969?
President Richard Nixon ended the United States offensive biological weapons program in 1969 after two decades of pursuit. The program pursued by both countries during the first two decades of the Cold War concluded under his administration.
Which year marked the start of the New Cold War affecting mutual assured destruction doctrine?
The onset of the New Cold War occurred in the early 2010s. The doctrine of mutual assured destruction characterized relations between the United States and Soviet Union until this period began.
How many nations possessed nuclear weapons during the Cold War era according to deterrence theory?
Deterrence drove the proliferation of nuclear weapons to ten nations in total during this era. These states developed capabilities through various means including civilian nuclear technology programs known as latent nuclear deterrence.