Sovereign Equality of States
Another problem relates to the equal sovereignty of states. By this principle, the small country of Thailand has equal diplomatic importance and power as China or the United States. In reality, however, that national sovereignty is often challenged by the realities of politics and economic power.
Small nation-states often attempt to placate or satisfy the needs and demands of larger countries, but they – at the same time – attempt to maintain the sovereignty and dignity of their country.