Visible force commitment raises the threshold for attack

This section gives the mechanism behind the video's deterrence claim. Point defense makes a surprise strike less likely to succeed, and grouping escorts around a more valuable asset raises the required attacking force again. The discussion uses Russia's visible 2022 buildup against a better-prepared Ukraine as a contemporary illustration of how defensive strength can expose an attacker's preparations. It also cautions that force calculations cannot remove chance and human behavior from war. A visible buildup gives other states warning and diplomatic room, increasing the political and operational price before combat begins.