Forstærkningens
Forstærkningens is a concept in proxy theory, which is a framework used in political science and international relations. It refers to the positive feedback mechanism that occurs when a state's security dilemma with its rivals is further exacerbated by its own actions, leading to an increase in the very problem it is trying to solve.
The concept was first introduced by Barry O'Neill in 1999, who argued that the security dilemma is
The theory suggests that states may inadvertently create a situation where their military build-up is mirrored
Forstærkningens is often used to describe the consequences of the Cold War, where the military build-up and