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‘‘When two rival powers are in possession of nuclear weapons, a full-fledged war is unlikely.’’ What is the logic behind this statement ?

The logic that works behind the given sentence is called the logic of ‘deterrence’ and refers to the restrain and avoidance for warfare between superpowers that are involved in an intense rivalry.


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