balance of power
noun phrase
: an equilibrium of power sufficient to discourage or prevent one nation or party from imposing its will on or interfering with the interests of another
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These developments not only erode Washington’s standing in Brazil but also recalibrate the broader regional balance of power.
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Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
The global balance of power is being rewritten.
—Mircea Geoană, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Turkey’s strategic interests align with maintaining a balance of power, supporting Ukrainian capabilities, and counterbalancing Russian hegemony without escalating NATO involvement.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
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Hussein Kalout, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2025
The global balance of power is being rewritten.
—Mircea Geoană, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Turkey’s strategic interests align with maintaining a balance of power, supporting Ukrainian capabilities, and counterbalancing Russian hegemony without escalating NATO involvement.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
For those with furry friends, the Winix purifier offers a solid balance of power, ease of use, and allergy support.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Balance of power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20of%20power. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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