Self-Deterrence, Narrative Control, and Nuclear Deterrence: The Case of Israel

 The theory of self-deterrence has emerged as a pivotal factor in shaping the behavior of nuclear-armed states. At the heart of this concept lies the intricate interplay between reputational concerns, precedents of nuclear use, and the credibility of nuclear deterrence. When leaders are self-deterred from employing nuclear weapons due to the fear of tarnishing their […]

Self-Deterrence, Narrative Control, and Nuclear Deterrence: The Case of Israel was originally published on Global Security Review.

February 27, 2024
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Framing is Everything

I’m starting to think Framing is everything.

FramingThe process by which individuals construct and interpret
their reality—concsiously or unconsciously—through specific lenses or
perspectives.

  My working definition

February 25, 2024
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