Chapter 8 - Strategic Deterrence

Chapter 8 Strategic DeterrenceSection 1 Basic Concepts of Strategic Deterrence Section 2 China’s Strategic Deterrence Thought Section 3 Methods of Strategic Deterrence Section 4 Guidance of Strategic Deterrence Strategic deterrence is an important content of military strategic planning and guidance, and an effectivemeans to maintain national security and development. With the extensive use of high-tech in the militaryfield and the development and change of the international strategic situation, the role of strategic deterrencehas become increasingly prominent. Under the conditions of the new era, it is necessary to use the flexibleuse of strategic deterrence methods to create a favorable strategic situation to contain armed conflicts andwars, delay the outbreak of wars, stop the escalation and expansion of wars, avoid, or reduce war damage,and maintain the ever-expanding national security and development interests.