noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
alliance (historical, with Qin dynasty)
Refers specifically to the ancient Chinese strategy where individual states allied with the Qin dynasty, as opposed to 合従 (がっしょう), the coalition against Qin. In modern contexts, it can be used metaphorically for forming alliances with a dominant power.
During the Warring States period, Qin used the strategy of 'renkō' to ally with each of the Six Kingdoms individually.
現代の国際政治では、大国との連衡が小国の生き残り戦略となることがある。
In modern international politics, forming an alliance with a major power can be a survival strategy for small nations.