+A puppet state is a nation seemingly independent, yet its government is secretly controlled by an outside power. It lacks true [Sovereignty](/wiki/sovereignty), often serving the strategic interests of its dominant patron through political or military [Influence](/wiki/influence).
+## See also
+- [Client State](/wiki/client_state)
+- [Satellite State](/wiki/satellite_state)
+- [Vassal State](/wiki/vassal_state)
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