Why, in Tickner's view, must perceptions of international relations as a zero-sum game be done away with?

a. because zero-sum thinking is inherently immoral
b. because, as she argues, international politics is actually a constant sum game
c. because nuclear weapons do not allow for clear "winners" and "losers"
d. because she believes it is impossible to calculate "sums" in international politics


c

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