Deterrence assumes the ________ of the U.S. response and the ________ of an adversary.
A) rationality; certainty
B) certainty; rationality
C) power; weakness
D) weakness; power
E) timeliness; delay

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Deterrence relies on the assumption that the U.S. response will be certain (i.e. the adversary knows the consequences of their actions) and that the adversary is rational (i.e. they will weigh the costs and benefits of their actions).

Deterrence Assumes the ________ of the U