Balance of Power IB Global Politics

Balance of Power

Balance of Power https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=-WwCm889Vqo

Balance of Power The Theory of Balance of Power states that national security is strengthened when military capability is distributed so that so single state is strong enough to dominate all others.

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory

Balance of Power Theory Discussion Activity: 1. Which do you feel is most effective - Balancing, Bandwagoning, Buck-passing, or Blood-letting? In which circumstances might a state use each different strategy? 2. Give one contemporary example of each strategy using your knowledge of current affairs and international relations.

Balance of Power Reading Read the article entitled “Balance of Power: A Cause of War, A Condition of Peace, or Both? Once you have read the article, you should be prepared to give your answer to the question posted in the title.