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This chapter deals with developing and communicating a clear declaratory policy and credible options for deterrence-in-kind so as to make escalation unavoidable and costly. Specifically, we discuss developing and communicating a clear declaratory policy and credible options for deterrence-in-kind so as to make escalation unavoidable and costly, which will further help enhance the deterrence of major cyber attacks.
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Mazanec, B.M., Thayer, B.A. (2015). Developing a Declaratory Policy and Offensive Cyber Weapons. In: Deterring Cyber Warfare: Bolstering Strategic Stability in Cyberspace. Palgrave Pivot, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137476180_6
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