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penguins

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which statement explains why it is unlikely that China and the United States will engage in a direct military conflict?
 
  a. China possesses over two trillion dollars in U.S. bonds.
  b. China has no significant arsenal of nuclear weapons.
  c. China and the United States have roughly equal human rights records.
  d. China and the United States both make major contributions to global environmental problems.

Question 2

The deterrent effect of mutually assured destruction (MAD) relies on _____.
 
  a. self-interest
  b. multipolarity
  c. a common ideology
  d. institutional controls


Kimmy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: a


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