Alliances in a Bipolar International System Tend to Be

question 39

Multiple Choice

Alliances in a bipolar international system tend to be

• A) long-term,based on relatively permanent interests.
• B) seldom established,given the overarching stability of the system.
• C) specific in nature and short in duration.
• D) constantly shifting according to military advantage.

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Definitions:

Disbursement of Funds

The act of paying out money from a fund or account to cover expenses or investments.

Collateral Position

Collateral is property or assets that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan, which can be taken by the lender if the borrower fails to repay.

Stretching Payables

Paying invoices after they’re due according to the terms of sale. Also called leaning on the trade.

Short-term Loans

Loans that are scheduled for repayment within a short timeframe, usually less than one year.