Question

Think about how deterrence was used by President John F. Kennedy. Explain deterrence and compare two modern day countries with nuclear power and explain a situation where deterrence can be utilized against both countries to prevent war.

Answer 1

That's your assignment.

What are YOUR QUESTIONS about your assignment?

Answer 2

I don't know what deterrence is.. And how could I explain it?

Answer 3

http://www.answers.com/deterrence

<i>Measures taken by a state or an alliance of states to prevent hostile action by another state.
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Answer 4

Sanctions -- another way in which nations are currently trying to convince other countries not to become hostile.

http://www.answers.com/topic/sanctions-1

Sometimes they work; sometimes they don't.

Answer 5

The biggest deterrent during the Cold War was the fear that if one side launched a nuclear weapon, then the other side would launch one right back. No country wanted to be totally devastated in a nuclear war.

Answer 6

If you need to know about the Kennedy administration's foreign policy, this is a good, brief overview:

http://www.countriesquest.com/north_america/usa/history/foreign_policy_vietnam_war_and_watergate/kennedy_administration_and_the_cold_war.htm

Answer 7

thank you very much