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jayhills49

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According to Wendt, what can be safely assumed about states in an anarchic state of nature?
 
  a. They will act in accordance with the tenets of self-help.
  b. They will try to perpetuate their existence.
  c. They will seek to cooperate with other states for the best mutual interest of all.
  d. They will seek to dominate their neighbors.
  e. They will view all other states as mortal enemies.

Question 2

Which of these statements best captures the logic of the predator argument as outlined by Wendt?
 
  a. Anarchy causes predation.
  b. Predation is an inherent characteristic of all states in an anarchic world.
  c. Logically, predation must derive from flaws in human nature.
  d. It takes only one predator state in the system to force all other states in the system to behave in a predatory way.
  e. Predatory states will not survive for long because all other states in the system will band together to destroy them.


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peter

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Reply #1 on: Sep 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Sep 10, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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