In domestic politics, politicians will often rally behind a strong candidate in a presidential race in order to be in the winner’s favor. In foreign affairs, by contrast, countries might do the opposite with strong countries. Why?
a. because the stronger nation might eventually cut up a smaller one
b. because there would be no clear rewards for following the strong, as there would in domestic politics, where there are positions, favors, and monies to be distributed
c. because following the top dog can eventually lead a smaller state to be eaten by that dog
d. because doing otherwise would clearly undermine national interests in nearly all cases
Answer: C
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