We suggest you turn to the Tao Teh Ching:
61. Large and Small Countries A large country is like low land where rivers flow, a place where everything comes together, the female of all. The female overcomes the male with tranquillity. Tranquillity is underneath. A large country wins over a small country by placing itself below the small country. A small country wins over a large country by placing itself below the large country. Thus some win by placing themselves below, and others win by being below. A large country wants to protect people, and a small country wants to join and serve. Thus both get what they want. It is best for the large country to place itself below. -- tr. S. Beck