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What Is Meant By ‘Chain Ganging’?

Introduction Chain ganging is a term in the field of international relations describing the elevated probability for interstate conflict or conflagration due to several states having joined in alliances or coalitions. Refer to Balance of Power and Balance of Threat. Outline The agreed principles of such alliances typically include mutual defence clauses requiring that, in… Read More

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What Do We Mean By ‘Balance of Power’?

Introduction The balance of power theory in international relations suggests that states may secure their survival by preventing any one state from gaining enough military power to dominate all others. If one state becomes much stronger, the theory predicts it will take advantage of its weaker neighbours, thereby driving them to unite in a defensive… Read More