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If the US builds up its military in order to intimidate others from attacking, this is called what?

a. collective security
c. deterrence
b. proactive approach
d. forceful intimidation

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If the US builds up its military in order to intimidate others from attacking, this is called "deterrence," since this in this case the potential enemy would be "deterred" from attacking first. 
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