small countries
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We need an alternative. In the end, they [the US and the West] are not punishing Iran. They are punishing us, small countries.
Significantly, the 14 most transnational firms (in terms of the TNI) originate from small countries (Switzerland, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada)
These choices by small countries are vital for them, but may be more momentous than commonly understood for others as well, including the major powers, who presumptuously believe they are in control of events.
Of course as a small country you're not necessarily in the strongest negotiating position unless you're negotiating with other small countries.
Europe started out with six countries; three small countries and three large countries.