Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Challenge of Countering

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the challenge of countering extremism is most accurate?

• A) Coercive measures alone are only marginally successful.
• B) Strong military retaliation is very effective.
• C) Repressing adherents of extremist sentiment is a highly effective option.
• D) Both "strong military retaliation is very effective" and "repressing adherents of extremist sentiment is a highly effective option."

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