Question

________ helps prevent adversary action through the presentation of a credible threat of counteraction. It stems from the belief of a potential aggressor that a credible threat of retaliation exists, the contemplated action cannot succeed, or the costs outweigh any possible gains.

Answer 1

Answer:

Deterrence.

Explanation:

As the exercise details, deterrence, could be called a strategy, helps prevent adversary action through the presentation of a credible threat of counteraction. It stems from the belief of a potential aggressor that a credible threat of retaliation exists, the contemplated action cannot succeed, or the costs outweigh any possible gains. A good example of this could be the Cold War: threats of nuclear action were given, even if the adversary could prove them or not.