The Diversionary Theory of War Refers to

question 19

Multiple Choice

The diversionary theory of war refers to

• A)leaders who face an internal crisis so they provoke an international crisis to divert domestic rebellion.
• B)when leaders who are losing one war start another to divert attention away from the losing conflict.
• C)international organizations who try to divert both sides in a conflict to diplomatic solutions rather than violence.
• D)insurgent groups who launch a diversionary strike to draw government forces away from their true target.
• E)None of the above is true.

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