Some Scholars Argue That States Are Unitary Actors with a Single

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Essay

Some scholars argue that states are unitary actors with a single foreign policy output, while others argue that states are made up of many decision makers at the domestic level and cannot act unilaterally.  Explain both points of view.  Which do you agree with most? Why?

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