| ID | 108939 |
| Title Proper | God, nations, and deterrence |
| Other Title Information | the impact of religion on deterrence |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bar, Shmuel |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article discusses the influence of religion on deterrence. Faith may increase risk propensity and lower the legitimacy of being deterred. Anticipation of divine intervention, reward or punishment, adherence to an apocalyptic ideology, or (in the Shiite world) to believe in the imminent advent of the Hidden Imam reduces susceptibility to deterrent threats. Religious motivation can, however, be potentially exploited to enhance deterrence. Superstitions can induce courage and self sacrifice but may also induce fear and mass hysteria. Prophecies too are a two-edged sword; believers, who receive divine guarantees that a certain event will not happen, may lose faith in the face of the occurrence of that event. |
| `In' analytical Note | Comparative Strategy Vol. 30, No. 5; Nov-Dec 2011: p.428-452 |
| Journal Source | Comparative Strategy Vol. 30, No. 5; Nov-Dec 2011: p.428-452 |
| Key Words | Deterrence ; Nations ; God ; Religion on Deterrence ; Apocalyptic Ideology ; Deterrent Threats |