Which of the following describes a commitment problem?
A)A state cannot be trusted to abide by a deal it made when it was much weaker.
B)A state refuses to commit to signing a cease-fire.
C)Two states are uncertain about the capabilities of their adversaries.
D)A state is unsure of its adversary's willingness to go to war over a disputed good.

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A commitment problem is a situation where one or both parties to a conflict cannot credibly commit to upholding the terms of an agreement. In this case, a state was much weaker when it made a deal and may not be trusted to uphold it in the future, leading to a commitment problem. Choices B, C, and D do not necessarily describe a commitment problem.

Which of the Following Describes a Commitment Problem