Political Science · International Relations
In international politics, a 'Buffer State' refers to:
- 1A landlocked state strategically located entirely on a mountain range.
- 2A state which is legally bound by a permanent treaty to act as a close ally of a superpower.
- 3A state located between two powerful rival countries, acting as a cushion to reduce the risk of direct conflict.✓
- 4A state situated geographically in the direct middle of a large island.
Correct answer
A state located between two powerful rival countries, acting as a cushion to reduce the risk of direct conflict.
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