'Puppet States' Revisited: Empire and Sovereign Subordination in Modern Asia

“傀儡国家”一词是澳大利亚公共话语的一部分。它被学者、记者、评论员和公众用来描述当代世界的具体国际关系。虽然作为分析术语使用，但它带有强烈的贬义内涵。该项目将为赋予“国家安全”一词明确和稳定的含义做出重大贡献，这将提高公众对国际事务讨论的质量，并导致更明智的方式来保护澳大利亚。我们通过这种比较产生的见解将阐明国际干预主权国家领土这一有争议的当代问题。

The term 'puppet state' is a part of public discourse in Australia. It is used by scholars, journalists, commentators and members of the public to characterize specific international relationships in the contemporary world. While being used as an analytical term, it carries a strong pejorative connotation. This project will contribute significantly to giving the term clarity and stability of meaning that will enhance the quality of public discussion of international affairs and lead to a more informed approach to safeguarding Australia. The insights we generate by this comparison will illuminate the controversial contemporary issue of international intervention in the territory of sovereign states.