Question

The theory that the threat of nuclear war is enough to prevent an attack is called

brinkmanship
.

Answer 1

Brinkmanship is the art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, especially in politics.

Step-by-step explanation:A prime example of brinkmanship during the Cold War was the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962), a 13-day conflict between the United States, the Soviet Union, and Cuba. Both superpowers were armed with nuclear weapons and practiced brinkmanship during the conflict.