Having a state of complacency can be even more dangerous than appeasing a geopolitical foe. In contrast, appeasement can come from a foreign power that 'guarantees' your sovereignty; a complacent foreign policy and government can make or break a nation in a global conflict. Having a state of complacency can be even more dangerous than appeasing a geopolitical foe. In contrast, appeasement can come from a foreign power that 'guarantees' your sovereignty; a complacent foreign policy and government can make or break a nation in a global conflict.