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Do States Have Personalities? What IR Theory Gets Right About Tech Chokepoints

Do States Have Personalities? What IR Theory Gets Right About Tech Chokepoints

A well-established strand of international relations theory holds that states develop distinct, semi-predictable “personalities” through history, geography, and social interaction.

A well-established strand of international relations theory holds that states develop distinct, semi-predictable “personalities” through history, geography, and social interaction.

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