Perfide Albion: Britain’s Balance of Power Spiel
Britain’s Balance of Power: The Enduring Strategy That Shaped the World For centuries, Britain’s political game has been simple: keep the strong in check and exploit the weak. Using shifting alliances and naval power, Britain played both sides to ensure no one nation ever rose too high. From the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of 1373 to World War II, Britain’s balance of power strategy was less about principle and more about survival. In this episode, we dive into how Britain’s cold, calculated diplomacy shaped the course of global history. https://ideepdive.net/perfide-albion