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In realist theories of international relations, balancing is a term for joining a weaker coalition to counter the influence or power of a stronger coalition. The term is derived from balance of power. Balancing is opposed to bandwagoning, which unlike balancing is a relatively new term.
Balancing occurs when weaker states decide that the dominance and influence of a stronger state is unacceptable and that the costs of allowing the stronger state to continue their policies unchecked is greater than the cost of action against the stronger state.
Balancing can be internal, in which case the weaker state engages in a military build up and other internal reallocations of resources to increase their power with respect to the stronger state. Balancing can also be external, in which case multiple weaker states form a coalition against the stronger state, tilting the balance of power in their favor.
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