Question

the rise of terrorism in the middle east has led to
a. more american and russian economic investment in middle eastern governments.
b. the formation of a middle eastern security alliance.
c. the consolidation of middle eastern states into fewer governments.
d. the sale of arms from japan and china to middle eastern groups.

Explanation:

The rise of terrorism in the Middle - East has led to increased security concerns. One response has been the formation of security alliances to combat the threat. Option A is incorrect as terrorism is more likely to deter economic investment. Option C is not a common outcome as states in the region have not consolidated into fewer governments. Option D is inaccurate as Japan has strict arms - export policies and China's arms sales are not mainly to Middle - Eastern groups due to terrorism.

Answer:

B. the formation of a Middle Eastern security alliance.