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International relations theory applies to Game theory. Activate to inspect this relation.Balance of power is part of International relations theory. Activate to inspect this relation.International cooperation is part of International relations theory. Activate to inspect this relation.Anarchy causes Security Dilemma. Activate to inspect this relation.Sovereignty is part of Anarchy. Activate to inspect this relation.Security Dilemma influences Alliance. Activate to inspect this relation.Alliance enables Balance of power. Activate to inspect this relation.Deterrence influences Security Dilemma. Activate to inspect this relation.Hegemony constrains Balance of power. Activate to inspect this relation.Hegemony influences Polarity. Activate to inspect this relation.Collective Security is analogous to Alliance. Activate to inspect this relation.International Institution enables Collective Security. Activate to inspect this relation.Deterrence depends on National Interest. Activate to inspect this relation.Balance of power influences Polarity. Activate to inspect this relation.Sovereignty influences National Interest. Activate to inspect this relation.AllianceBalance of powerSecurity DilemmaCollective SecurityInternational relations theoryPolarityHegemonyAnarchyDeterrenceInternational InstitutionGame theoryInternational cooperationSovereigntyNational Interest
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An alliance is a formal agreement among states to cooperate for mutual security, typically against a common threat.

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  • This view connects 6 disciplines: Criminal Justice, Economics, International Relations, Mathematics, Political Philosophy, Political Science.
  • Balance of power is a bridge concept — viewed here through International Relations, Political Science.
  • The connections here span 5 relation families.

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