In 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev, the new general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, called for __________

Opinion leaders may include political writers and journalists but exclude bloggers or garden-variety "political junkies."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Which of the following developments have led some to argue that the credibility and power of states has declined?

a. There has been an unprecedented period of extended peace. b. People tend to look toward their religion for guidance rather than the state. c. There has been an increase in economic interdependence resulting from globalization. d. States are becoming less democratic and leaning towards socialism.