Deterrence and Terrorism: Can Global Terrorism be deterred?

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Focusing on the evolution of US defense policy, this essay examines the role of deterrence during the Cold War, highlighting its effectiveness in preventing military conflict between superpowers. With the Cold War's conclusion, traditional deterrence strategies became outdated. However, the September 11 attacks prompted a resurgence of interest in deterrence, leading to the development of new strategies to combat global terrorism, as outlined in the USA's National Strategy to Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction.