balance of power

• Situation dans laquelle différents groupes, pays ou forces politiques disposent d'une puissance ou d'une influence à peu près égale, ce qui empêche l'un d'entre eux de dominer les autres.

A situation in which different groups, countries, or political forces have roughly equal power or influence, preventing any one from dominating the others.

1. Political equilibriumC1formal

   A situation in which no single nation or group is strong enough to dominate others, ensuring stability.

   équilibre des puissances

   • The balance of power in Europe shifted after the war.
   • Diplomats work to maintain a global balance of power.
   • The treaty was designed to preserve the balance of power between the two empires.

2. Influence distributionB2formal

   The distribution of authority or influence among competing groups or individuals within an organization or system.

   équilibre des pouvoirs

   • The balance of power in the committee changed after the new members joined.
   • A healthy democracy requires a balance of power between branches of government.
   • The merger upset the balance of power in the industry.