Which of the following is an example of tying hands?
A)A leader accompanying a threat with troop movements near its rival's borders.
B)A leader,during private negotiations,promising war if an adversary does not back down.
C)An elected leader publicly promising war if an adversary does not back down.
D)A threat being accompanied with covert action that undermines a rival.
E)A leader accompanying a public threat with increased military spending.

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Tying hands involves making a public commitment that increases the cost of backing down, such as a leader publicly promising war, which makes it difficult to retract without losing credibility.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Tying Hands