Why Do States Use Brinkmanship

question 60

Multiple Choice

Why do states use brinkmanship?

• A)States are always on the verge of going to war.
• B)States can signal a high level of resolve by making a threat that appears likely to trigger extraordinary costs.
• C)States can make significant threats but know they will always be able to hold back from starting a war.
• D)States know that there is no real possibility of a crisis escalating into a devastating nuclear war.
• E)A state can pretend to be taking a tough stand to please domestic groups while secretly negotiating a peaceful settlement with other states.

Classify organic reactions as oxidation, reduction, or neither.

Identify appropriate oxidizing agents for given transformations.

Understand the mechanism of oxidation reactions in organic chemistry.

Recognize the best reagents for specific organic transformations.

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