According to realists,
Correct answer: A. states act like rational individuals who "think" in pursuing national interests
- A. states act like rational individuals who "think" in pursuing national interests
- B. nations think multilaterally in most situations
- C. human nature is essentially good
- D. a state's power is best determined by the size of its territory
Explanation
Realists treat states as rational, unitary actors that calculate how to protect and advance their national interests under international anarchy. They do not assume that human nature is essentially good or that territory alone determines power.
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