balance of power
61Balance of threat — The balance of threat theory was proposed by Stephen M. Walt in an article entitled Alliance Formation and the Balance of World Power published in the journal International Security in 1985. The balance of threat theory modified the popular… …
62balance — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 even combination/distribution ADJECTIVE ▪ correct, equal, even, exact, ideal, necessary, optimal, optimum, perfect, prope …
63Power (philosophy) — Powerful redirects here. For other uses, see Power (disambiguation). Power is a measurement of an entity s ability to control its environment, including the behavior of other entities. The term authority is often used for power perceived as… …
64Power in international relations — The chamber of the United Nations Security Council Power in international relations is defined in several different ways. Political scientists, historians, and practitioners of international relations (diplomats) have used the following concepts… …
65Balance (metaphysics) — In the metaphysical or conceptual sense, balance is used to mean a point between two opposite forces that is desirable over purely one state or the other, such as a balance between the metaphysical Law and Chaos mdash; law by itself being overly… …
66Balance — n. & v. n. 1 an apparatus for weighing, esp. one with a central pivot, beam, and two scales. 2 a a counteracting weight or force. b (in full balance wheel) the regulating device in a clock etc. 3 a an even distribution of weight or amount. b… …
67balance — n. & v. n. 1 an apparatus for weighing, esp. one with a central pivot, beam, and two scales. 2 a a counteracting weight or force. b (in full balance wheel) the regulating device in a clock etc. 3 a an even distribution of weight or amount. b… …
68balance — balanceable, adj. /bal euhns/, n., v., balanced, balancing. n. 1. a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc. 2. something used to produce equilibrium; counterpoise. 3. mental steadiness or emotional stability; …
69balance — noun 1》 an even distribution of weight ensuring stability. ↘Sailing the ability of a boat to stay on course without adjustment of the rudder. 2》 mental or emotional stability. 3》 a condition in which different elements are equal or in the… …
70balance*/*/ — [ˈbæləns] noun I 1) [U] the ability to remain steady in an upright position He lost his balance and tipped backwards in the chair.[/ex] Ted kept pulling my arm, throwing me off balance.[/ex] 2) [C/U] a situation in which different aspects or… …
