In international relations, deterrence seeks to prevent an action by:
Correct answer: B. Making the expected costs of action appear unacceptable
- A. Offering financial aid after the action occurs
- B. Making the expected costs of action appear unacceptable
- C. Removing all military forces from a disputed region
- D. Transferring a dispute to a domestic court
Explanation
Deterrence works by threatening costs that discourage an opponent from taking an unwanted action. It differs from compellence, which seeks to make an actor do something it is not already doing.
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