State A builds up its military by acquiring a new air defense system. State B considers this a threat and decides to acquire new weaponry, consequently starting an arms race. Which concept best captures the relations between these two states?
A)self-help
B)balance of power
C)security dilemma
D)anarchy

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The concept of the security dilemma best captures the relations between these two states. It describes a situation where one state's efforts to increase its security, such as acquiring new military capabilities, leads another state to feel threatened and respond by increasing its own military capabilities, potentially leading to an arms race.

State a Builds Up Its Military by Acquiring a New