What Is the Realist Perspective on War

question 72

Multiple Choice

What is the realist perspective on war?

• A) War is an effective tool for even minor policy goals.
• B) War is not usually as effective as cooperation through international institutions.
• C) A country should carefully consider going to war, weighing both the importance of its goals and its military capacity to achieve those goals.
• D) A country should only consider its policy objectives in making the decision to wage war.

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