Walt contends that states will generally balance by allying against a perceived threat, although very weak states are more likely to bandwagon with the rising threat in order to protect their own security.
Walt menyatakan bahwa negar umumnya akan menyeimbangkan diri dengan bersekutu melawan dugaan ancaman, tetapi negara yang sangat lemah bisa saja mmelakukan bandwagon seiring meningkatnya ancaman demi melindungi keamanan mereka sendiri.