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buffer state

n.
A neutral state lying between two rival or potentially hostile states and serving to prevent conflict between them.
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buffer state

n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a small neutral state between two rival powers
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buff′er state`


n.
a nation lying between larger and potentially hostile nations.
[1880–85]
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Noun1.buffer state - a small neutral state between two rival powers
buffer country
country, land, state - the territory occupied by a nation; "he returned to the land of his birth"; "he visited several European countries"
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buffer state

n → stato m cuscinetto inv
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Then you really would have something like a puppet regime, a buffer state for Iran against the third [Sunni] component.
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Singaporean elder statesman Lee Kuan Yew believes China is less worried about North Korea going nuclear than the prospect of losing it as a buffer state, according to a U.S.
China less worried over nuclear N. Korea than losing buffer: document
Never wanted as a colony, Afghanistan within its present borders was created in the 19 th century as a buffer state -- a protectorate of sorts -- between British India and the ever encroaching Russian empire.
Now for an Extrication Strategy
Will the two countries respect Nepal as a buffer state to save this situation?
Big power showdown
Originally backed by the Venetians, who wanted a compliant buffer state between themselves and their mainland enemies, the Carrara soon made it clear they had grander ambitions.
Mercenary Companies and the Decline of Siena
Viscount Castlereagh attempted to appease Russia while turning Persia into a buffer state, but his plans came to naught.
Britain's Persian Connection 1798-1828: Prelude to the Great Game in Asia
In the aftermath of the Brussels uprising of 1830 - probably the only political revolution in European history to begin in a riot in an opera house - Britain moved decisively to oversee the creation of Belgium as a buffer state between France and the Netherlands.
Bombers have taken advantage of a country divided
The rate adaptation scheme for HTTP adaptive streaming needs to account for the change in the network conditions and the client buffer state, and selects the most suitable quality level in order to improve the QoE.
Rate adaptation for HTTP video streaming to improve the QoE in multi-client environments

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