Extended Deterrence on Trial
The concept of deterrence is being tested in these times. Among other factors, the intricacies of alliance politics add nuance and complexity to deterrence paradigms, particularly extended deterrence
Research Assistant
Saba Abbasi is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad. Her research explores the evolving and multidisciplinary dimensions of national security, particularly strategic implications of emerging technologies across military and non-military sectors. She holds an MPhil in Strategic Studies from the National Defence University and earned her undergraduate degree in Space Science from the University of the Punjab, Pakistan.
The concept of deterrence is being tested in these times. Among other factors, the intricacies of alliance politics add nuance and complexity to deterrence paradigms, particularly extended deterrence
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