Question

select the correct answer. in what ways does the international system resemble thomas hobbess view of the state of nature? a. conflicts are resolved peacefully. b. one charismatic individual controls the whole system. c. stronger nations prey upon the weak. d. state actors are constrained by an overarching legal system.

Explanation:

Thomas Hobbes described the state of nature as a "war of all against all" where there is no overarching authority. In the international system (without a world government), stronger nations can act in their self - interest and potentially prey on weaker ones, similar to Hobbes' state of nature. Option A is incorrect as Hobbes' state of nature is not peaceful. Option B is wrong because there is no single charismatic individual controlling the international system. Option D is incorrect as there is no overarching legal system that truly constrains state actors in the international system in the way Hobbes' state of nature has no such overarching authority.

Answer:

C. Stronger nations prey upon the weak.