Power of Deterrence Lupovici Amir
Power of Deterrence Lupovici Amir Why do states persist in using force to enhance their deterrent posture, even though it is not clear that it is effective? This allows the author to explain how…
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Power of Deterrence Lupovici Amir
Why do states persist in using force to enhance their deterrent posture, even though it is not clear that it is effective? This allows the author to explain how countries institutionalize deterrence strategy, and how this internalization affects policy. This book develops an innovative framework to answer this question, viewing deterrence as an idea.
For them, deterrence is not just a means to advance 'physical' security, but it constitutes their very selves as deterring actors. He argues that the US and Israel have both internalized deterrence ideas and become attached to these practices. As a result, being unable to deter becomes a threat to their identity, evoking strong emotional responses.
In recognizing these dynamics, the book provides a fresh perspective on the US war in Iraq (2003) and the Israeli war in Lebanon (2006), both of which can be seen as attempts to repair each