+A buffer state is a sovereign nation nestled between two larger, often rival, powers. Its existence serves to prevent direct conflict by creating a [Neutral Zone](/wiki/Neutral_Zone) or a strategic barrier. This [State](/wiki/State) can be a fragile peacekeeper or a flashpoint of geopolitical tension.
+## See also
+- [Geopolitics](/wiki/Geopolitics)
+- [Sovereignty](/wiki/Sovereignty)
+- [Demilitarized Zone](/wiki/Demilitarized_Zone)
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