Which of the following statements would a power balancing realist agree with as a line of action following the 9/11 attacks?

a. The United States must launch a global war on terror.
b. Regional containment of Iran and Iraq will effectively neutralize threats and maintain stability.
c. A preemptive war to rid Iran of its nuclear weapons is the only way to deal with that threat.
d. Nuclear monopoly, with the United States as hegemon, is more stable than a balance of nuclear power.


b. Regional containment of Iran and Iraq will effectively neutralize threats and maintain stability.

Political Science

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a. Locke b. Voltaire c. Rousseau d. Montesquieu

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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