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offense/defense dominance  

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  • Scholars of international relations use the term offense/defense balance to refer to the relative ease of conquering versus defending territory. The offense is strong if conquering and holding territory is relatively easy. [Source: Encyclopedia of Power; Offense/Defense Dominance]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/offense_defense_dominance

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