rogue nation
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Definition
- Noun:
- A state that does not respect other states in its international actions: A country that consistently violates international laws, norms, or agreements, and acts in a threatening or unpredictable manner on the global stage.
Usage
- The term "rogue nation" is used in political and diplomatic discourse to describe a country whose foreign policy is considered dangerously uncooperative, aggressive, or in violation of widely accepted standards of international behavior.
- It is a label often applied by other nations or international bodies.
Examples
- Noun:
- The United Nations debated sanctions against the rogue nation for its nuclear weapons program.
- Intelligence reports indicated the rogue nation was sponsoring terrorism abroad.
- Diplomats worked to isolate the rogue nation economically.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often contentious and subjective, as it represents a political judgment. What one group of states labels a "rogue nation," another may view as a sovereign state resisting foreign pressure.
- The concept is sometimes linked to the "axis of evil" or "state sponsors of terrorism" designations.
Variants and Related Words
- Rogue state (n): A synonym for "rogue nation," more commonly used in formal political science and international relations terminology.
- Pariah state (n): A nation considered an outcast by the international community, often overlapping with the concept of a rogue nation but emphasizing isolation and ostracism.
Synonyms
- Outlaw state: A state that flouts international law.
- Renegade state: A state that has abandoned its commitments to the international order.
Related Phrases
- State sponsor of terrorism: A formal designation for countries accused of supporting terrorist groups, a common characteristic of a rogue nation.
- International pariah: A term describing a country shunned by most other nations.
Noun
- a state that does not respect other states in its international actions