(A) a form of militarism
(B) a declaration of war
(C) ** an agreement between nations
(D) none of the above
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -alliance, in international relations, a formal agreement between two or more states for mutual support in case of war.
Concept note-2: -allies. an alliance of nations joining together to fight a common enemy. axis, bloc. a group of countries in special alliance. Allies.
Concept note-3: -In international relations, an alliance is a group of countries that come together to promote their common security interests. In many cases, alliances promise military support if one member is threatened, a formal commitment known as mutual security.
Concept note-4: -Alliances are formal agreements between two or more nations. In national defense, they’re promises that each nation will support the other, particularly during war.
Concept note-5: -a group of countries, political parties, or people who have agreed to work together because of shared interests or aims: a military alliance.