In terms of explaining the causes of war, Waltz proposes a system level of analysis that focuses on
A) how individuals come together to start a conflict.
B) the distribution of power in the international system.
C) the nature of states themselves.
D) the interaction of state bureaucracies.

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Waltz's system-level analysis focuses on the distribution of power in the international system, particularly on how a shift in the balance of power can lead to conflict among states. He argues that the structure of the international system shapes state behavior, and that the likelihood of war increases when there is a profound power imbalance between states.

In Terms of Explaining the Causes of War, Waltz Proposes