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International relations theories often focus on the relationship between power and states' interests. The capabilities of a state reflect its level of power. When a state seeks to achieve a policy goal based on its security interests, the state considers the power relationship b…

In recent years the United States has participated in, and advocated for, multilateral negotiations with two “rogue states,” Iran and North Korea, to dismantle their respective nuclear programs. However, existing research does not consider whether multilateral negotiations are a…