Balance of power: The balance of power refers to a state of equilibrium among competing nations or entities, preventing any single one from dominating others. It involves strategic alliances, diplomacy, and military capabilities to prevent aggression and maintain stability in international relations. See also International relations, Foreign policy._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |