Consider the following two statements regarding the Mandala theory in Kautilya's Arthashastra:

  1. The Mandala theory suggests that a ruler should always regard his immediate neighbor as a friend and the neighbor's neighbor as an enemy.
  2. In the Mandala theory, the concept of the 'enemy's enemy' being a friend is fundamental, indicating that a ruler should build alliances based on shared adversaries.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1
Only Statement 1 is correct
2
Only Statement 2 is correct
3
Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct
4
Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct

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