States can be independent, federate with other states, or depend on other states {state, relations}. Dependent states can be colonies or protectorates. United Nations can establish protectorate trusteeships. States can have suzerainties or territories. States can rent territory from other states, by lease.
equal status
States, large or small, are equal {equal status} under international law. Territories, protectorates, dominions, and states of unions do not have equal status.
self-defense
States can fight back against other states in case of immediate need, if action is only for protection {self-defense, state}.
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