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lidoalex

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According to Posen, what is the difference between offensive and defensive realists on the subject of unipole behavior?
 
  a. Offensive realists argue that the pole will seek to unilaterally shape the international system while defensive realists argue that it will seek coalitions.
  b. Offensive realists argue that the pole will seek coalitions while defensive realists argue that it will seek to unilaterally shape the international system.
  c. Offensive realists argue that the pole will lose interest in international politics while defensive realists argue that the pole will take advantage of its status.
  d. Offensive realists argue that the pole will take advantage of its status, while defensive realists argue that the pole will lose interest in international politics.

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Posen argues that the United States' status as a unipolar power __________.
 
  a. is similar to that of Great Britain prior to World War I
  b. is unprecedented
  c. will not last long in the twenty-first century
  d. will remain stable for the foreseeable future



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b





 

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