Reconciling Balance of Power and Collective Security in the Contemporary World Order Introduction The pursuit of peace and stability has long animated the theoretical and practical foundations of international relations. Two of the most influential yet seemingly divergent approaches to maintaining order in the international system are the balance of power logic and the principle … Continue reading To what extent can balance of power logic be reconciled with the principles of collective security in contemporary world order? Explore the prospects of integrating balance of power considerations into collective security mechanisms to build a more realistic framework for global peace.