The balance-of-powers theory in foreign affairs holds that threats to the security of a country from another country (or coalition of countries) are best prevented by

a. diplomatic negotiation among mutually respecting countries.
b. a strong United Nations and sustained attacks on communism.
c. increasing armaments and creating alliances with other countries.
d. foreign aid and economic development among poorer nations.
e. international cooperation and joint peacekeeping forces in hostile countries.

C