Balancing
In the realistic Theory S of the international relations, the concept of balancing (“balancing”) refers to the fact for a State of joining a coalition of other weak States in order to counter the influence of a stronger State or a coalition. The term is derived from the notion of balance of the powers ( balances power off), it is opposed to the neologism Bandwagoning .
Balancing occurs when a weak state decides that the domination or the influence of a strong State is unacceptable and that the cost to let this one act without countervailing power is more important than that of an action against him. Balancing can be internal (resource allocation additional in the field of the defense, which can lead to a Arms race). It can also be external: in this case of many weak States will unite themselves against most extremely, restoring by-there the balance of the powers in their favor.
Balancing is a military action, intended to increase the relative power of a State compared to another. The authors also raised the existence of a software balancing : in this case the weak States wish to counter most extremely but realize that the military action is unrealizable. In this case, they will employ other methods to sap the power of most extremely. By contrast with the software balancing , traditional balancing is also called hardware balancing .
See too
- Balance of the powers
- Balance of the threat
- Bandwagoning
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