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1. Balance Of Power

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   The Balance of Power ($\text{BOP}$) is a central concept in international relations theory and diplomacy, denoting a state of equilibrium among political entities such that no single state or coalition possesses overwhelming hegemony. The underlying assumption is that states, driven by the inherent anarchy of the international system, will naturally strive to prevent the ascendancy of any single actor by forming counter-alliances. While often discussed in the context of European s…