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Peace Through Strength Argument Resurfaces Online

Original: “ # peace through strength.” logic is self-evident. A strong country can deter others from making war. A strong country

Supporters of the 'peace through strength' doctrine argue that military strength deters war, aids post-conflict reconstruction, attracts allies, and, if necessary, wins conflicts. The logic is being presented as self-evident amid ongoing debates over how best to deter aggression and support allies, with critics and backers of deterrence-focused foreign policy continuing to clash over its effectiveness.

Why now: Ongoing wars and debates over deterrence and military spending keep this classic foreign policy doctrine in discussion.

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• “ # peace through strength.” logic is self-evident. A strong country can deter others from making war. A strong country can support reconstruction after a conflict. A strong country attracts allies and builds relationships. If necessary, a strong country can win a war. Under #… · hszakher@mastodon.world · 6

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