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This article replies to critiques, suggesting that noninferiority may support democratic and non-discrimination norms.
This article replies to comments by Angell, Lippert-Rasmussen, and Mertsola on my book, The Pecking Order. It explores whether and how far a concern to avoid inferiority might support norms of international relations, principles of non-discrimination, and democratic ideals.
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