The "two-level game" of international negotiation refers to
A) the fact that states must often negotiate not only with an opponent state,but third-party states as well.
B) the fact that bargaining occurs between states as well as between state negotiators and their various domestic constituencies.
C) when diplomatic negotiations are also coupled with economic statecraft.
D) the use of a mediator in negotiations.

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The "two-level game" of international negotiation refers to the fact that bargaining occurs not only between states, but also between state negotiators and their domestic constituencies. In other words, negotiators must simultaneously balance the demands and interests of both their international counterparts and their domestic political actors. This can add complexity and challenges to international negotiations. Choices A, C, and D do not accurately describe the concept of the "two-level game."

The "Two-Level Game" of International Negotiation Refers to