Contingent realist argue that standard structural realism is flawed because:
Correct answer: D. a and b
- A. they reject competition bias inherent in the theory
- B. standard structural realism is flowed due to its emphasis on relative gains
- C. there is no emphasis on cheating
- D. a and b
Explanation
Contingent realists argue that structural realism overstates the inevitability of competition and gives excessive weight to relative gains, while neglecting circumstances in which states cooperate. Thus both criticisms in options a and b apply.
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