Author Question: Generally, deterrence is ineffective against terrorist groups because a. deterrence requires ... (Read 90 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Sep 4, 2018

Generally, deterrence is ineffective against terrorist groups because

a. deterrence requires rational actors.
b. terrorists have little of value against which to make deterrent threats.
c. use of conventional weaponry can weaken terrorist groups.
d. states can effectively defend against terrorist attacks.

Question 2

Sovereign states may be deterred from violence against others because

a. non-state actors can then inflict enormous damage on sovereign states.
b. they have property, people, and values they wish to protect.
c. the use of force by sovereign states is illegitimate.
d. peacekeeping forces will intervene to stop the conflict.