What Is a "Security Dilemma

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is a "security dilemma"?

• A) A situation in which the desire of one actor to reduce armaments is prevented by the possibility that an adversary may "cheat."
• B) A condition in which actors seek to force each other to accept its proposals by increasing military capabilities.
• C) A situation in which the effort of one actor to improve its security frightens others and increases their insecurity.
• D) A situation in which effort of a group of actors to balance an opposing alliance produces a preponderance of power for the first group.

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