Which of the Following Best Describes the Liberal Theory of International

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the liberal theory of international relations?

• A) A theory that rejects the notion of power and self-interest as the only goals of states, and instead focuses on the importance of international institutions to promote cooperation
• B) A theory that believes stability can only be obtained through radical and sudden change
• C) A theory that focuses on our constructions of reality and believes that cooperative or conflictual practices can evolve as our perceptions of reality change
• D) A theory that is centered around the protection of individual rights to life, liberty, and property

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