Question

select the correct answer
in what ways does the international system resemble thomas hobbess view of the state of nature?
a. conflicts are resolved peacefully
b. one charismatic individual controls the whole system
c. stronger nations prey upon the weak
d. state actors are constrained by an overarching legal system

Explanation:

Thomas Hobbes's state of nature is characterized by the absence of a central authority, leading to a "war of all against all" where self-interest dominates. The international system, lacking a global sovereign, resembles this as stronger actors may exploit weaker ones without overarching constraints.

Answer:

C. Stronger nations prey upon the weak