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nuclear deterrence

/ˈnjuːkliər dɪˈterəns/

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/ˈnjuːkliər dɪˈterəns/C1formalpolitical
  • ruВоенная и политическая стратегия, при которой страна поддерживает мощный ядерный арсенал, чтобы удержать противника от нападения, основываясь на угрозе массированного ответного удара.

A military and political strategy where a country maintains a powerful nuclear arsenal to discourage an enemy from attacking, based on the threat of massive retaliation.

  1. Military strategyC1formal

    A strategy where a country maintains a strong nuclear arsenal to discourage an enemy from attacking, based on the threat of massive retaliation.

    ruЯдерное сдерживание

    • Nuclear deterrence was a key concept during the Cold War.
    • The country's policy of nuclear deterrence aims to prevent conflict.
    • Critics argue that nuclear deterrence increases global instability.