Deterrence by Doubt: A Model of Simultaneous Persuasion of Incompatible Audiences

• In Event: Deterrence Theory and Credible Signalling

Brief Overview

This paper analyzes a model in which a state must select a level of compliance with weapons inspections such that it persuades two enemies not to invade: one that will invade if the state has WMDs, the other that will invade if the state doesn't.

Author

• Ben Shaver, University of Chicago