1) what is the main lesson from the “melian dialogue”?
a. justice can prevail only through struggle.
b. alliances are not durable.
c. survival depends on power.
d. world politics is primarily about good and evil.

2) with which statement are liberals most likely to agree?
a. the goal of politics is the creation of a balance of power.
b. the goal of politics is the pursuit of power.
c. absolute gains are more important than relative gains.
d. we need to question the foundational myths of international relations.