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  11. Multi-actor Deterrence: Defining The Concept

MULTI-ACTOR DETERRENCE: DEFINING THE CONCEPT

Michelle Black1, Lana Obradovic1

  • 1associate professor in the political science department at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Aether (Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.)
|December 25, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Deterrence strategy must evolve beyond Cold War thinking. Modern security requires a multi-actor deterrence concept to address complex, interconnected global threats and diverse interests.

Area of Science:

  • International Relations
  • Security Studies
  • Strategic Studies

Background:

  • The traditional, dyadic deterrence model is insufficient for contemporary security challenges.
  • The global security landscape has shifted significantly since the Cold War era.
  • Current strategies fail to account for the complexity of modern geopolitical interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the limitations of traditional deterrence theory.
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  • To propose a new framework for understanding deterrence in complex security environments.

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  • Conceptual analysis of deterrence theory.
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Conclusions:

  • US strategies must adopt a multi-actor deterrence perspective.
  • Effective deterrence requires understanding the complex interplay of multiple actors and threats.
  • Adapting deterrence concepts is crucial for navigating the evolving global security landscape.