Accession Number:

ADA045381

Title:

The Role of Ambiguity in Strategic Deterrence. Part I.

Descriptive Note:

Masters thesis,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO

Personal Author(s):

• Blum,Ronald E.

Report Date:

1976-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

169.0

Abstract:

The paper attempts to fill an existing substantive gap in the literature of strategic deterrence by presenting both theoretical analysis and a historical case study of ambiguity in deterrence threats.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY STRATEGY
• *AMBIGUITY
• *INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
• *DETERRENCE
• USSR
• THESES
• CASE STUDIES
• THREAT EVALUATION
• UNITED NATIONS
• GAME THEORY
• SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
• SUEZ CANAL

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE