According to Jervis, what condition most favors stability and cooperation?

a. when wars are frequent but brief
b. when peacetime alliances fail to develop
c. when offense clearly has the advantage over defense
d. when nations focus their energies on their own defenses
e. when a bipolar international system of alliances develops

Answer: d

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