Deterrence and Escalation in Competition with Russia
Author | : Stephen Watts |
Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2022-01-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781977408457 |
ISBN-13 | : 1977408451 |
Rating | : 4/5 (451 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Deterrence and Escalation in Competition with Russia by : Stephen Watts
Download or read book Deterrence and Escalation in Competition with Russia written by Stephen Watts and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2022-01-20 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S. forward military posture can both deter and provoke armed conflict, and a similar logic pertains below the level of armed conflict. The authors of this report identify how forward posture could deter hostile measures in the competition space below the level of armed conflict through several mechanisms, particularly focusing on the presence of U.S. ground forces.