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The concept of deterrence has rather than a simple cost/benefit calculation, it is thought more of in terms of a process. The process being involves determining who shall attempt to deter whom from doing what, and by what means.

Deterrence also requires effective communications, so that the potential opponent knows that by undertaking the prohibited action they will sustain substantial loss. When to communicate is also an important point of the message to be conveyed to a potential opponent. The prelude to the Gulf War and the October 1994 U.S. deployment to the Gulf to counter threatening Iraqi troop movements, all ...