A security dilemma demonstrates why ______ of the power balance or a change in the structure of the international system _____ international tensions.

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A security dilemma refers to a situation where a country perceives an increase in another country's military capabilities as a threat to its own security, causing it to increase its own military capabilities, which in turn is perceived as a threat by the first country, leading to a vicious cycle. This results in an increase in international tensions, as both countries feel insecure and threatened. Therefore, a disruption or change in the power balance or international system would increase tensions rather than decrease them.

A Security Dilemma Demonstrates Why ______ of the Power Balance