Taking the long view of deterrence

In this first response in a roundtable discussion on Sir Lawrence Freedman's book Deterrence, the author characterizes the concept of deterrence as a security management system that is evolving, & therefore relevant as a contemporary resource for the international system. Freedman's us...

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Published in:Journal of strategic studies 2005-10, Vol.28 (5), p.751-763
Main Author: Morgan, Patrick M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cold War
Community
Deterrence
International Relations
International security
International system
Legitimacy
NATO
Norms
Weapons of mass destruction
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Summary:In this first response in a roundtable discussion on Sir Lawrence Freedman's book Deterrence, the author characterizes the concept of deterrence as a security management system that is evolving, & therefore relevant as a contemporary resource for the international system. Freedman's use of the term "internalized deterrence" is unpacked to explore the possibly antithetical use of internalized norms & internalized deterrence that rests on a vision of changing international actor behavior through the spread of international norms. The author critiques the role of deterrence in inculcating norms, citing the role of elite in Europe in the limitation of conflict & promotion of cooperation. Freedman's perspective on community development is characterized as a long-term development that will depend on a strong sense of international community. The author concludes that the creation of legitimacy through embedded norms, & a multilateral approach by the US will create a collective of actors to internalize deterrence norms for credibility. J. Harwell
ISSN:0140-2390
1743-937X
DOI:10.1080/01402390500393837