Introduction The balance of power theory in international relations suggests that states may secure their survival by preventing any one state from gaining enough military power to dominate all others. 1866 cartoon by Daumier, L’Equilibre Européen, representing the balance of power as soldiers of different nations teeter the earth on bayonets. If one state becomes much stronger, the theory…

Introduction Nuclear peace is a theory of international relations which argues that the presence of nuclear weapons may in some circumstances decrease the risk of crisis escalation, since parties will seek to avoid situations that could lead to the use of nuclear weapons. Proponents of nuclear peace theory therefore believe that controlled nuclear proliferation may be beneficial for global…

What is the Defence Assistance Fund?

The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) provides a range of support and assistance to countries worldwide through the Defence Assistance Fund (DAF) – they do not use the term military aid.

Through the DAF, the MOD supports a variety of Defence Engagement activities designed achieve two aims:

Provide practical help and assistance to recipient countries; and

Contribute to the UK’s own security…

Defence relationship with India on excellent path: PENTAGON

WASHINGTON: The Indo-US defence relationship is on an “excellent path” and will continue to be so in the next administration and beyond, the Pentagon has said, days ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

“The (Defence) secretary’s (Ashton Carter’s) commitment to this (India-US) is clear. We think the defencerelationship with India is on an excellent path and will continue to be so…