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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > power and international relations > mutually assured destruction
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > group dynamics > group influence > power (sociology) > decisions and game theory > mutually assured destruction
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > international security and arms control > mutually assured destruction

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mutually assured destruction  

Definition

  • Mutually assured destruction refers to the cases when to continue on a course of action would annihilate both parties. The classic example was when Russia and America had enough missiles aimed at each other to destroy one another. [Source: Dictionary of Strategy: Strategic Management A-Z; Mutually Assured Destruction]

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