In International Agreements, Powerful States Rather Than the Agreement Itself

question 29

Multiple Choice

In international agreements, powerful states rather than the agreement itself hold the power, this reflects which perspective?

• A) constructivism
• B) liberalism
• C) realism
• D) critical theory

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