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(Nuclear) Deterrence as a Game Theoretic concept | with Frank Zagare

Game Changer - the game theory podcast

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Shortcomings of Chicken Game for Mutual Deterrence and Introduction to Perfect Deterrence Theory

This chapter delves into the limitations of using the game of chicken to represent mutual deterrence, focusing on nuclear adversaries. The speaker explores the dynamic nature of deterrence, the stability of the Cold War era, and introduces Schelling's solution of feigned irrationality. They also introduce their own theory of perfect deterrence and its relevance in this context.

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