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rational deterrence theory: a standalone construct

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the body of theory explaining deterrence success and failure through actors' weighing of costs, benefits and credibility, defended against case-study critiques.

In security studies, rational deterrence theory refers to the body of theory explaining deterrence success and failure through actors' weighing of costs, benefits and credibility, defended against case-study critiques. This meaning comes from Achen (1989) in World Politics.[1]

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  1. Achen, C. H., & Snidal, D. (1989). Rational Deterrence Theory and Comparative Case Studies. World Politics, 41(2), 143-169. https://doi.org/10.2307/2010405

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