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How is a middle power distinguished from a great power?

A) Middle powers can be large geographically but not highly industrialized, whereas great powers have the world's strongest economies to pay for military forces and other power capabilities.
B) Middle powers can be small geographically but not highly industrialized, whereas great powers cannot be small geographically.
C) Middle powers operate in a balance-of-power system, whereas great powers operate in a hegemonic system.
D) Middle powers do not have nuclear weapons, whereas great powers do.

Question 2

A security dilemma occurs when __________.

A) budget constraints do not allow for proper domestic security measures
B) the actions taken by a state to ensure its own security threaten the security of other states
C) governments are unable to decide on a comprehensive security strategy
D) supply lines are threatened