• Consider major IR events in the centuries since Westphalia—the French Revolution & the rise of nationalism, the Concert of Europe (balance of power) from 1815-1914, the concurrent onset of modern European colonialism during the same period, the breakdown of peace with WWI & II, the Cold War, and finally, the post-Cold War present. From this wider horizon, identify at least three key factors / elements that appear to influence whether the system becomes stable or unstable—Explain.

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