+A **satellite state** is a nation formally independent but under heavy political, economic, or military influence from a more powerful country. Its policies often align closely with the dominant power, limiting its true [Sovereignty](/wiki/sovereignty). This dynamic is historically seen with [Client States](/wiki/client_state), acting as a buffer or extending an empire's reach.
+## See also
+- [Buffer Zone](/wiki/buffer_zone)
+- [Hegemony](/wiki/hegemony)
+- [Geopolitics](/wiki/geopolitics)