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Meanwhile, Russia is debating whether to cut its conventional forces and authorize first use of its nukes as a substitute deterrent (as the United States will still do).
The crux of the strategic controversy is whether an imperfect homeland defense could eliminate the deterrent and coercive impact of small rogue missile forces.
Also, the papers don't mention it, but this story should give pause to anyone who thinks the death penalty is a deterrent.
Once China has a deterrent equal to that of the United States, Scheer says, it won't feel the need to taunt its neighbors after every tiny technological advance.
It added, "The possibility that it might become public is a great deterrent to bribery, which is why the media, often criticised for its 'let's catch them doing something wrong' mentality, is so essential."