MIRYAM INSTITUTE
Deterrence is only as strong as the force you are willing to use
by Shmuel Tzuker
February 23, 2020
The question of how one measures the military strength and the deterring power of a country is up for debate. Are strength and deterrence measured though the size of weapons arsenals, jet fleets, or tank formations? Past experience tells us that possessing major military capabilities is an insufficient indicator of strength, or of a country’s ability to deter determined enemies. The real test of strength comes from the willingness of decision makers to activate the capabilities that they have at their disposal. Under this criteria, Israel’s recent history of its dealings with adversaries leaves disturbing questions unanswered about Israeli deterrence and strength. READ MORE
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