Question: Why can deterrence fail? (Mark all that apply) Question options: Because the expected benefits of the offensive attack can outweigh the expected costs of the retaliatory attack. Because the deterring State can lack first-strike capability. Because the deterrent threat can be dismissed as a bluff. Because the deterring State can be perceived as lacking the resolve to carry out the retaliatory attack. Because the aggressor may be difficult to retaliate against due to its location or a defense system (such as ABMs).