Realist Theories

A. States define national interest depending on its people’s priorities
B. States prioritize national interest insofar as they guarantee the state’s survival
C. Realists see national interest as homologous to regional interests
D. National interest is determined by its degree of economic profitability

A. there is no point in communication or cooperation between the players because their interests are diametrically opposed
B. communication between players is rare because their interests are already in sync
C. there is no point in communication or cooperation between the players because their interests are already in sync
D. coordination of moves can maximize the total payoff to the players

A. the policy of containment
B. realist philosophy
C. neorealist strategy
D. the policy of appeasement

A. population
B. real GDP
C. geography
D. military force

A. military spending
B. geographic size
C. population
D. money

A. burden sharing
B. collective security
C. alliance cohesion
D. balance of power

A. Japan maintains a small and weak army by world standards
B. Japan public opinion restrains militarism and precludes the development of nuclear weapons
C. Japan has only recently begun to develop nuclear weapons
D. Japan’s economy could not support a much larger military force than it currently does

A. fractionation
B. deterrence
C. compellence
D. escalation

A. Hegemony
B. Power conversion
C. Relative power
D. Fungible capability

A. Power distribution
B. Power center
C. Power shift
D. Polarity