👉 A constant weapon, often referred to as a "permanent threat" or "enduring threat," is a concept in security studies that describes an enemy or adversary whose hostile actions or intentions are not subject to change over time. This means that the threat remains consistent, even if the specific circumstances or tactics may evolve. For example, a nation's nuclear arsenal represents a constant weapon because its potential use or threat of use by the country is not contingent on external factors or the actions of other states. This type of threat is considered particularly dangerous because it can lead to a situation where any action by one side could trigger an escalation, as the adversary may perceive it as a continued or even intensified threat.
