When local governments prove ineffective, state officials may offer them financial assistance with certain strings attached or may even take over responsibilities previously handled locally

According to defensive realists, a state can achieve security through a pursuit of:

a. Balance of power. b. Hegemony. c. Collective security. d. Military alliances. e. Security alliances.

The U.S. dominates and its __________ influence is at least as strong as U.S. military influence

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.