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jc611

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Identify a reason why economic sanctions alone are unlikely to be effective against Iran.
 
  a. Sanctions are a violation of international law.
  b. Iran is a wealthy country that has the resources to survive sanctions.
  c. Sanctions are only likely to encourage the Iranian regime in its determination to acquire nuclear weapons.
  d. Sanctions will only end up hurting the poor in Iran, not the leadership.
  e. Iran has a relatively diverse economy that could weather any plausible sanctions.

Question 2

According to Waltz, which strategic scenario involving a nuclear-armed Iran would be considered most unrealistic?
 
  a. Nuclear weapons would make Iran more adventurous in the region.
  b. A nuclear-armed Iran could threaten U.S. cities directly and could therefore deter any U.S. attack.
  c. Iran could blackmail other states in the region with the threat of a nuclear attack.
  d. Iran could attack Israel with nuclear weapons.
  e. Iran could provide nuclear weapons to nonstate actors.



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princessflame2016

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: e

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b




jc611

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Reply 2 on: Sep 10, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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