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THE CHOICES PROGRAM BROWN UNIVERSITY

What is deterrence?

Scholars

Thomas Nichols

Date Filmed

July 24, 2007

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Videos from Thomas Nichols

Does nuclear deterrence work?
What are the pros and cons of using preventive military action?
Can terrorists have legitimate demands?
What do you think the phrase “One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter” means?
What is deterrence?
What problems do we face from nuclear weapons?
How has international opinion on preventive war changed?
Who are you and what do you do?
What is the difference between preemptive and preventive war?
What are examples of preemptive and preventive military action?
What is an “imminent threat”?
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