How is credibility defined?

a. Credibility is defined by perception.
b. Credibility can be defined as the extent to which an actor making a threat has both the will and the capability to carry out the threat if concessions are not forthcoming
c. Credibility can be defined by the military size and power of the state making the threat.
d. Credibility can be understood by examining the past behavior of the state making the threat.


b. Credibility can be defined as the extent to which an actor making a threat has both the will and the capability to carry out the threat if concessions are not forthcoming

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