The premise that federations reduce external aggression conflates the interests of the federal unit with the interests of constituent peoples, who may face new imperial threats from within.

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Conflates(in argumentation and logic): Treats two different things as if they're the same thing, or mixes them up in a way that causes confusion.
Constituent peoples(as used in political philosophy): The different groups or populations that make up a larger political unit—like the various ethnic or national groups within a federation.
External aggression(as used in political philosophy): Hostile or violent action coming from outside—for example, when one country attacks another from beyond its borders.
Imperial threats(as used in political philosophy): Dangers or hostile actions coming from an empire or a power trying to dominate and control others from within.
Premise: A premise is a statement or fact that you assume to be true as a starting point for reasoning or making an argument. Think of it as the foundation or building block you use to reach a conclusion—for example, "All dogs are animals" and "My pet is a dog" are premises that lead to the conclusion "My pet is an animal." Premises are essentially the evidence or claims you offer before drawing a final conclusion.

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