title: FACTORS AFFECTING THE STRATEGY OF DETERRENCE AGAINST HYBRID THREATS (THE SOUTH CAUCASUS AS A FOCAL POINT)
abstract: The genesis of deterrence has been studied in the paper. The characteristic features of deterrence strategy have been presented. The evolution process of deterrence concept has been delineated, five waves of deterrence have been brought to the spotlight. The factors affecting the implementation of a deterrence strategy have been underscored. The South Caucasus has been chosen as a focal point and its comparison with other regions has been conducted. The vulnerabilities of the countries in the re
journal: Civitas et Lex