Finlandization
/ˌfɪnɫændɪˈzeɪʃən/
forced neutrality under a powerful neighbor's influence
Finlandization in a sentence
“Some feared Finlandization of border states.”
Origin of Finlandization
From Finland's Cold War neutrality under Soviet pressure
Related Words
soft power
influence through culture and values rather than coercion
balance of power
distribution of power preventing any one state's dominance
sphere of influence
a region where one power has dominant authority
buffer state
a neutral country between rival powers
proxy war
a conflict where major powers support opposing sides
containment
preventing the expansion of hostile power