DENIAL AND PUNISHMENT: CHALLENGES FOR THE US DETERRENCE POLICY IN THE NEW GREAT POWER COMPETITION
As the United States navigates an era of renewed great power competition, its deterrence strategy faces unprecedented challenges. Unlike the Cold War’s bipolar structure, today’s security environment is fragmented, with China as the primary competitor, and with additional threats from Russia and other regional actors. This article examines the evolving dynamics of U.S. deterrence policy,…