rogue state
rogue state — noun
1. a country that acts against international rules and is seen as a threat to world
a country that acts against international rules and is seen as a threat to world peace and security
The rogue state ignored warnings from the UN, so Gabriela's country joined the sanctions.
collocation: rogue state + ignore warnings; join sanctions
Shirin's textbook described how a rogue state can threaten its neighbours without warning.
Dario worried that the rogue state might attack its smaller neighbour without reason.
Sade argued that the rogue state should face consequences for violating the peace treaty.
Caleb wrote a report on why the rogue state posed a danger to global security.
- pariah state
similar meaning, but emphasises exclusion from the international community
- outlaw nation
less common; focuses on the refusal to follow international law
- hostile state
broader term; describes any nation seen as threatening, not necessarily one that breaks specific rules
- responsible state
a nation that follows international norms and cooperates with global institutions
- law-abiding nation
emphasises adherence to international treaties and agreements
用法筆記
Common in political and diplomatic writing. The label carries a strong negative judgment about a government's international behaviour and is often used by nations that apply sanctions.