Deterrence Is Not Enough

George C. Reinhardt

Expert InsightsPublished 1958

An appraisal of the deterrence concept as a policy of the United States. Our deterrence to date has been weakened by the lack of a comprehensive, positive political strategy. Only by conducting a sustained political-ideological offensive against the weaknesses of the Communist system can the United States keep her foes off balance and prevent their constant encroachments in the free world. A defense based on deterrence alone will eventually lead to disaster, and cold war offensives are essential and become feasible when operations are unified on a national level.

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Reinhardt, George C., Deterrence Is Not Enough. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1958. https://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P983.html.
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