4. why might a balance of power prevent war?

When balance of power exist between two nations, all the countries that are involved in a conflict would be fully aware that each of them had the capability to create massive destruction toward one another.

Because of this awareness, both parties would become hesitant in making initiation to start a war and might choose diplomatic method to solve their difference.

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