Deterrence—or peace through strength, as it is sometimes called—has stood the test of time because it is widely believed to work. Deterrence of the Soviet Union by the United States and its NATO allies during the Cold War is credited with avoiding a major East-West conflict, for example.
But a strategy of deterrence is not without risks, and to avoid war and ultimately achieve peace, deterrence should be accompanied by diplomacy, argues Robert Einhorn. He discusses these concepts and how they relate to the looming threat of North Korea.
AI accountability and election integrity. On a new episode of the TechTank podcast, Nicol Turner Lee talks to Rep.Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) about how she envisions a future with artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, the impact of AI on people from diverse backgrounds, and more.
Third parties in the presidential race. “The impact of third-party candidates on the results of the 2024 presidential election will depend less on what the candidates of third parties say or do and more on the quality of the campaigns waged by the nominees of each major party,” write Michael Hais and Morley Winograd.
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