In the olden times, territorial expansion was achieved through wars prompted by imperialistic designs. Now that is no more. Today, the dominant powers are those, which control the markets. There is a race among the developed countries as to who can establish the control over the entire world.
With this reckless race of the developed countries, small and under-developed countries are living under terror. They are being exploited and their authority is also being curtailed. The power of the developed countries has become extensive and the power of the small countries has become ostracized and, in a way, the latter have slided into the fold of the former. Even without territorial or political usurpation by more powerful, they are becoming slaves.