nation-state
noun
na·tion-state
ˈnā-shən-ˈstāt 
-ˌstāt
: a form of political organization under which a relatively homogeneous people inhabits a sovereign state
especially
: a state containing one as opposed to several nationalities
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Sullivan said in our phone interview that unlike previous dramatic technology advancements (atomic weapons, space, the internet), AI development sits outside of government and security clearances, and in the hands of private companies with the power of nation-states.
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Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
With such techniques often observed being used by nation-state and ransomware operators, Breen warned these should be at the top of the list for patching this month.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
On land, in the world of nation-states, Landi had reached the end of the line.
—Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
In industrialized economies, growth (as demonstrated in GDP) has supported the alleviation of poverty, the trajectory of innovation, and the sovereign power of nation-states.
—Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025
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Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
With such techniques often observed being used by nation-state and ransomware operators, Breen warned these should be at the top of the list for patching this month.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
On land, in the world of nation-states, Landi had reached the end of the line.
—Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
In industrialized economies, growth (as demonstrated in GDP) has supported the alleviation of poverty, the trajectory of innovation, and the sovereign power of nation-states.
—Aissa Dearing, JSTOR Daily, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Nation-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nation-state. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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