Table of Contents

1. The rise and fall of deterrence 6

2. The meaning of deterrence 26

3. Deterrence in practice 43

4. Norms and criminality 60

5. After the Cold War 75

6. From deterrence to pre-emption 84

7. Strategic coercion 109

8. The future of deterrence 116

About the Author

Lawrence Freedman is Professor of War Studies and Vice-Principal (Research) of King's College London