When might states involve themselves in "chicken"? Why? Describe an historical instance of chicken that has occurred on the world stage between the 1960s and today

What was at stake for the players, and what were their particular interests in pursuing this "game." Be sure to support your interpretation with logical argumentation and empirical evidence.
What will be an ideal response?

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Describe the nations who might be most likely to engage in "chicken," and why. Such states might include, most prominently, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, and perhaps Russia or China, etc.
2. Explain that China and Russia might be most likely to engage in "chicken" because they have significant power and yet not entirely stable nations, and North Korea, Iran, and perhaps Cuba might be most likely to engage in "chicken" because they have a relatively limited amount of power and international support, contributing to their relatively unstable regimes.
3. Describe a specific modern instance of "chicken." The Cuban Missile Crisis, or Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait would serve well.
4. Assesses the risks and rewards for both sides, citing, in the case of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the risk to both sides of nuclear war and the appearance of weakness in the face of backing down, while peace and the projection of power were the potential rewards for both sides, not to mention the rewards of continued containment of Cuba and Soviet influence in the Caribbean for the U.S., on the one hand, and expanded Soviet influence in the Caribbean, on the other.
5. Offer a concise summary and effective conclusion.