Author Question: Realists believe that the anarchic character of the global system makes war more likely because ... (Read 153 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Sep 3, 2018

Realists believe that the anarchic character of the global system makes war more likely because

a. actors in an anarchic system will follow their own short-term interests, which will lead them to seek security at the expense of other states.
b. actors in an anarchic system are more likely to join international organizations.
c. the condition of anarchy makes cooperation more likely than conflict.
d. alliances, which result from the security dilemma, make war more likely.
e. it allows for integration efforts such as the European Union, which are threatening to its neighbors.

Question 2

Failing states are enticing to criminal gangs because

a. they offer refuge where members can train for future operations.
b. poor economic conditions provide recruits.
c. governments lack control over security.
d. governments are more likely to cooperate with them to receive payoffs.
e. All of the above are true.