The balance of power
Example: The balance of power shifted after the major peace treaty.
Definition
"The balance of power" refers to a situation in international relations where no single nation or alliance is dominant enough to impose its will on others, maintaining stability and preventing any one state from becoming too powerful. It often shifts after major political events.
Etymology
The phrase "the balance of power" originates from political theory and diplomacy, dating back to the 17th century, when European powers aimed to prevent dominance by any one country. Did you know that the term reflects the idea of a physical balance scale, symbolizing equal distribution of influence?
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"The balance of power" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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