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Israeli self-defeating deterrence in the 1991 Gulf War

Author:
Mendelsohn   Barak  


Journal:
Journal of Strategic Studies


Issue Date:
2003


Abstract(summary):

Israel's failure in deterring Iraq from launching missiles on its home front in the 1991 Gulf War demonstrates the failure of deterrence theory to capture the dynamic of deterrence in 'complex systems'. In such conflictual systems the recipe for successful deterrence -- rational actors, credible and clear deterrence threats, and a defender that has a reputation for realizing his threats -- may fail to achieve the expected outcome. Moreover, the credibility of the deterrer may be the reason for the collapse of deterrence. Evidence from the post-Cold War era suggests high prospects for the recurring of complex deterrence systems and thus reinforces the importance of this case. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]


Page:
83-107


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