extended deterrence

Extended deterrence is a security strategy where a country protects other nations by warning or threatening to use its military power, especially nuclear weapons, to defend them against potential threats or attacks. Essentially, it’s about creating a shield so that allies feel safe from aggression, knowing that if they’re attacked, the protector will respond forcefully to prevent or punish the aggression. This approach aims to maintain stability and prevent conflicts by convincing potential aggressors that attacking one ally could lead to a broader, more damaging conflict with the protector’s own forces.