The diversionary theory of war refers to
A)leaders who face an internal crisis so they provoke an international crisis to divert domestic rebellion.
B)when leaders who are losing one war start another to divert attention away from the losing conflict.
C)international organizations who try to divert both sides in a conflict to diplomatic solutions rather than violence.
D)insurgent groups who launch a diversionary strike to draw government forces away from their true target.
E)None of the above is true.

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The diversionary theory of war is when leaders who face an internal crisis (such as domestic rebellion) provoke an international crisis (such as starting a war) to divert attention and support away from the domestic crisis. Option B refers to the tactic of starting a new war to distract from a losing conflict, which is not quite the same thing. Options C and D are not accurate descriptions of the diversionary theory of war. Therefore, A is the correct answer.

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