State autonomy is challenged in the "post-Westphalian" order because:
Correct answer: D. All of the options given are correct
- A. Identity politics are increasingly important
- B. Economic insecurity provokes civil conflict
- C. Technological development and 'virtual war' have enabled Western intervention
- D. All of the options given are correct
Explanation
The post-Westphalian order challenges state autonomy through stronger identity claims, economic pressures that can fuel internal conflict, and technologies enabling intervention and forms of virtual warfare. Each listed factor weakens the state’s exclusive control over authority and security.
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