Security dilemma
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The security dilemma, also referred to as the spiral model, is a term used in international relations and refers to a situation in which, under anarchy, actions by a state intended to heighten its security, such as increasing its military strength, committing to use weapons or making alliances, can lead other states to respond with similar measures, producing increased tensions that create conflict, even when no side really desires it.
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See also
- Balance of power in international relations
- Escalation of commitment
- Hobbesian trap
- Prisoner's dilemma
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