What was the international and alliance response to decolonization and spread of the cold war conflicts

Decolonization was offset by the heavy tensions of the Cold War and was greatly fought against due to the loss of military and economic strength derived from these colonies by the western allies during the Cold War against the eastern Bloc.

a, c, & d are correct:

they wanted lands to settle the extra population.

they wanted new markets for english goods.

they wanted to avoid civil war.

answer; i believe the correct answer is (favorable balance);