Balance of power

:This article is about a term used in international relations and parliamentary democracy. For alternative uses, see balance of power (disambiguation).

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Balance of power is a central concept of realist theories of international relations. Within a balance of power system, a state may choose to engage in either balancing or bandwagoning behavior. In a time of war, the decision to balance or to bandwagon may well determine the survival of the state.

Related Topics:
Realist - International relations - State - Balancing - Bandwagoning

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