A system of dispute resolution adopted by the major European powers following the Napoleonic Wars, the arrangement sought to maintain a balance of power on the continent. It relied on diplomacy and periodic congresses to resolve conflicts and prevent any single nation from achieving dominance. This approach aimed to foster stability and prevent large-scale wars.
The significance of this system lies in its ambition to create a cooperative framework for international relations. It offered a mechanism to manage tensions, negotiate settlements, and, ideally, preserve peace. While not without its flaws and eventual collapse, it represented an early attempt at multilateralism and collective security, influencing subsequent efforts at international cooperation.
