Which of the following is an example of tying hands?
A)A leader accompanying a threat with troop movements near the adversary'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 leader accompanying a public threat with increased military spending

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Tying hands refers to a situation where a leader makes a public commitment or statement that makes backing down more costly, often because failing to follow through would result in domestic political costs or loss of credibility. Option C, where an elected leader publicly promises war if an adversary does not back down, is a classic example of tying hands, as the public nature of the promise increases the political cost of not following through.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Tying Hands