States under existential military pressure accumulate multiple bombs to make preemption irrational

The Iran War Expert: I Simulated The Iran War for 20 Years. Here's What Happens Next · Robert Pape

You can destroy the pan, but you cannot destroy the gold inside it

The Iran War Expert: The Most Dangerous Stage Begins Now (STAGE 4) · Robert Pape

Deterrence and Strategic Thinking

The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life · Dixit, Avinash K.

Filing a private antitrust suit to signal displeasure

Competitive Strategy · Michael E. Porter

Brand introduced to punish or threaten competitor

Competitive Strategy · Michael E. Porter

Influence others through threats and promises

The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life · Dixit, Avinash K.

Create a threatening presence

The 33 Strategies of War · Robert Greene & Joost Elffers

Deterrence can be a powerful strategy

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