Alliance - a word less known rightly !

 

We see matrimonial ads seeking suitable alliances regularly. But are they really into alliances or just contracts based on power struggle ?! 

Alliance is possible between two independent strong entities which makes the union beneficial to both the parties involved. So , this clause is not that much suitable for current system of marriage where one side dominates over the other. 

Among powerful countries , alliances happened in the past. On the other side , there was also power disparity and owing to that war also was common.

Then came the tales of power acquisition and merger to the winning countries boundary. 

Alliances were friendly coexistence with mutual benefits whereas acquisition and merger were painful for the defeated country. 

These days we can see business expansion through mutual alliances and partnerships. Acquisition and merger can be seen when a large company takes over another company in conditions like profit loss. 

So , many terms will have applicability in many contexts and needs thorough understanding before usage.