Among other things, the court held that capital punishment could not rest on a “monolithic” theory of deterrence. The Bench of Justice Anoop Chitkara and Justice Sukhvinder Kaur made it clear that ...

Why sex offender registries succeed or fail depends on psychology, culture, and assessment, not fear or public exposure.

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has stated that the punishment for an offence committed by a person is awarded for retribution, deterrence and in order to strengthen the society by reforming the guilty.

On the occasion of the 1st Anniversary of “Deterrence of Aggression” battle , the Ministry of Interior’s Department of Rehabilitation and Training organized celebratory events across all its training ...

Idaho Governor Brad Little (R) recently signed legislation making the firing squad the state’s primary method of execution. Other states should follow suit. If we believe some crimes deserve death, ...

The puzzle of nuclear deterrence is now further muddied by the emergence of cyber threats and their nebulous role in conflict escalation. As doctrine continues to be shaped, there is the ongoing risk ...

Cyber deterrence has become a hot topic recently. In June, the heads of NATO's member nations agreed to a goal of spending 5% of gross domestic product on defense and deterrence capabilities—including ...

How do Chinese military and political leaders view military deterrence? And what may deter China from initiating costly military conflict in the Indo-Pacific? These are key questions for U.S. and ...

Cybercrime is growing in sophistication, prompting researchers to rethink foundational strategies behind global information security. A new peer-reviewed study titled “Threats to the Digital Ecosystem ...

STAVANGER, Norway – In a powerful demonstration of unity and resolve underscoring the NATO alliance’s commitment to collective defense, nearly 5,000 personnel from all 32 NATO nations concluded ...

For more than five years, Chinese vessels operating in the South China Sea have repeatedly collided with Philippine ships, sometimes dousing them with water cannons and injuring personnel. In response ...