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Security of Small States Bordering Great Powers

Georgia's Pragmatism vs. Norway's Self-Harm

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Glenn Diesen
Jun 09, 2025
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How do small countries bordering great powers ensure security and prosperity? States rarely constrain themselves, and the smaller states near great powers such as the US and Russia have historically had their sovereignty violated. If the smaller state invites a rival great power onto its territory for security, it can trigger an intense security competi…

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