The phrase “Go to the brink” in the passage means A- Retreating from extreme danger.
B- Declare war on each other.
C- Advancing to the stage of war but not engaging in it.
D- Negotiate for peace.
E- Commit death.

The definition of brink is the edge of something steep, or the point right before something unpleasant is about to happen. When a disaster is about to occur, this is an example of a time when you are on the brink of disaster

Explanation:

So, the closest answer is B. Declare war on each other

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