Know It Now: Why Did the U.S. Name a Nuclear Missile "Peacekeeper"?
Did you know that the U.S. developed an intercontinental ballistic missile called Peacekeeper? It was created as a way to discourage the Soviet Union from aggression during the Cold War.
This strategy is known as deterrence, and it's just one of the many tools of diplomacy available to policymakers. To learn more, visit https://world101.cfr.org/foreign-poli...
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