Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Nuclear weapons changed the nature of the anarchic system of states.
2. American pluralism and open democracy confused the Soviets because it seemed like American foreign policy was too simple and clearly stated to be trusted.
3. Diplomat George Kennan, despite warning Truman early about the dangers of Soviet influence, became disillusioned as containment became highly ideological.
4. The risk of escalation raises doubts about the proportionality, and thus the morality, of nuclear deterrence.
5. During WWII, nationalism had little effect on Soviet foreign policy, having been supplanted by communist ideology.
1. F
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
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According to Roberts, what does experience show about mobilizing for collective security?
a. It only works when one power takes the lead. b. It only works when the full membership of the UN supports the effort. c. No matter how successful, it is almost never sustainable, even over the short term. d. The leading power usually insists on maintaining control of the collective security effort in future engagements. e. The most powerful member of a collective security group is usually the least interested in taking the leadership role.
Many of the powers of the federal government are exercised through the states
Indicate whether the statement is true or false