A(n) _______ occurs when leaders take action they perceive to be ""defensive"" ones in response to a perceived threat in international security.

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This scenario describes the security dilemma, which is a term used to describe a situation in international relations where actions taken by one state to increase its own security are perceived as a threat to the security of other states, which then respond by taking similar defensive measures, leading to a spiral of escalation that can increase the likelihood of conflict.

A(n) _______ Occurs When Leaders Take Action They Perceive to Be