Why do liberals believe that international institutions can help reinforce the idea, in some countries, that their national interests involve trade and good relations with other democratic countries?
a. because states will otherwise have little choice in defining their interests, given the anarchic nature of the international system
b. because they can help build trust among countries, and help them escape or avoid a “prisoner’s dilemma” situation
c. because international institutions such as the United Nations ensure that countries will not have to worry about survival first
d. because every region of the world would otherwise resemble a Hobbesian state of nature without international institutions
Answer: B
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