Question

The theory that the threat of nuclear war is enough to prevent an attack is called

Answer 1

The theory that the threat of nuclear war is enough to prevent an attack is called: Nuclear deterrent

The theory is based on the likelihood that every nations would fear a mutual destruction when initiating attack to countries that own nuclear weapon. Even if a country emerge victorious from a nuclear war, the damage that caused by opposition's nuclear would damage the environment of the victors for decades.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Nuclear deterrent