When a country acquires new tanks, it may be claiming that it does so for defensive purposes. Tanks, however, are also great offensive weapons. This dual purpose of weaponry exacerbates which of the following?

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The dual-use nature of tanks, being both defensive and offensive, exacerbates security dilemmas. This is because when one country acquires such weapons, it can make other countries feel threatened, leading them to also arm themselves, thus creating a cycle of armament and mistrust.

When a Country Acquires New Tanks, It May Be Claiming