What Theory Describes Regular Historical Cycles of Preponderance and War

question 25

Multiple Choice

What theory describes regular historical cycles of preponderance and war and posits that hegemons develop global commitments, and that adversaries seek to build their power until they can challenge the hegemon's dominance in a hegemonic war?

• A) Power transition theory.
• B) Balance-of-power theory.
• C) Military overextension theory.
• D) Rational choice theory.

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