Which of the following statements about deterrence is true?
A)Deterrence is an effort to preserve the status quo by threatening to use force.
B)Deterrence is an effort to force other actors to accept international mediation.
C)Deterrence is an effort to change the status quo by threatening to use force.
D)Deterrence is an effort to force other actors to fulfill their alliance obligations.

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Deterrence is a strategy that attempts to preserve the status quo by threatening to use force, rather than changing it. The other choices listed (B, C, and D) all involve some attempt to change the status quo or gain compliance from other actors, which is not the primary goal of deterrence.

Which of the Following Statements About Deterrence Is True