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Poll: The opposite of sovereignty is:
  • Trust
    6.6%
  • Submission/slavery
    53.3%
  • Interdependence
    29.6%
  • Freedom
    10.5%
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I have a theory that mutual rewards of interdependent relations b/w states of equal power will tend to be lower than those of dependent ones
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A small state has more to gain by allying with a large power. Similarly, a large power can force its conditions onto a smaller one.
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In both cases, the reward obtained (by either side) can be larger than by pursuing a relationship with a state of equal power/size.
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And in both cases, it is beneficial for both parties to present themselves as participating in a relationship of equals.
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