rogue nation
[roʊg ˈneɪʃən]
nounpl: rogue nations
estado pária
1. A country that operates outside international law, disregards diplomatic norms, and is often considered a threat to global security and stability
The United Nations condemned the rogue nation for its nuclear weapons program.
As Nações Unidas condenaram o estado pária por seu programa de armas nucleares.
2. A state that engages in unpredictable, aggressive, or destabilizing behavior in international relations
Western powers view the regime as a rogue nation due to its support for terrorism.
As potências ocidentais veem o regime como um estado pária devido ao seu apoio ao terrorismo.
This term became prominent in international relations discourse during the Cold War and remained significant in 21st-century geopolitics. In Brazil and Portugal, 'estado pária' is the standard diplomatic terminology used in news media, government documents, and academic discussions about international relations. The term carries strong political connotations and reflects international consensus on which countries violate norms of acceptable state behavior.
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