What Causes Balance of Power Restructuring in the International Community

Abstract

The concentrated efforts at deglobalization are apparent via nationalist politics as well as the realignment of historically Western allies with questionable political actors in the global community that is undergoing a major reconstruction. This chapter provides historical context as to the rise of balance of power theory in the international community. The chapter will conduct a thorough literature review to explain the historical transitions in balance of power and the accompanying political environment and circumstances leading to the reshuffling of power dynamics.