___________ is a metaphor for a world in which there is no higher authority to which to turn and in which each individual can depend only on himself or herself.

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The concept of the state of nature is used to describe a world in which there is no higher authority or government to which individuals can turn, and in which each individual must rely on themselves for survival and protection. This idea is often used in political theory to highlight the importance of a social contract or government to maintain order and protect individuals' rights. The other choices (security dilemma, regime theory, and interdependence) refer to different concepts in international relations theory and are unrelated to the idea of a state of nature.

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