Which of the following assumptions best captures the assumption underlying the domino theory?
a. A true balance of power can only be maintained if all members in the system enjoy equal benefits.
b. The balance of power will be overthrown if one state's successful policies cause many other states to rally to its side.
c. If states are guided by self-interest rather than by international diplomacy, they will have no incentive to cooperate with other states.
d. Unless one state emerges as a "hyperpower" to impose its will on its neighbors, then a truly stable system of international relations is impossible.
e. Once one state begins to act purely in its own self-interest, all other states must respond in kind, leading to an inevitable destabilization of the balance of power.
Answer: b
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