Getting another country to stop an action it is already pursuing in order to force a result is known as
A) power.
B) influence.
C) compellence.
D) deterrence.

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Compellence is the act of using force or threat to convince another state to stop a current action in order to achieve a desired outcome. This is different from deterrence, which involves the threat of punishment to prevent an action from occurring in the first place. Power and influence are broad concepts that can encompass a variety of strategies and actions, but do not specifically refer to forcing another country to stop a current action.

Getting Another Country to Stop an Action It Is Already