International relations theorists argue that core countries are not likely to go to war with one another because they share the same democratic values. Factors that might overcome the "democratic peace" are
A) ecological crises
B) population pressure
C) financial crises
D) hegemonic decline of the United States
E) all of the above

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All of the above factors could potentially overcome the "democratic peace" and lead to war between core countries. Ecological crises could create resource scarcity and competition, population pressure could exacerbate resource competition and political tensions, financial crises could deepen economic inequalities and political instability, and the hegemonic decline of the United States could disrupt the existing balance of power among core countries.

International Relations Theorists Argue That Core Countries Are Not Likely