Which of the following accurately describes a security dilemma?
A)American efforts to topple the communist regime in North Korea
B)North Korea pursuing nuclear weapons in response to U.S.troops stationed in South Korea
C)A weak state's inability to protect itself from stronger states
D)Israel's threat to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons

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A security dilemma is a situation in which one state's efforts to increase its own security leads to insecurity for other states. North Korea pursuing nuclear weapons in response to US troops stationed in South Korea is an example of a security dilemma. The US presence in South Korea is meant to provide security for South Korea, but North Korea perceives it as a threat and responds by pursuing nuclear weapons, which further increases insecurity for other states in the region.

Which of the Following Accurately Describes a Security Dilemma