As an American myself, I’ve asked several people this question. No one seems to know why either. Is it strategic position in the world? I don’t think they have anything the US can exploit besides that really. Am I missing something? Political arguing aside what exactly is the motivation? Thanks for any explanations.

  • blarghly@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    I highly doubt world leaders and diplomats are high fiving in board rooms talking about their shared love of imperialism and colonialism, and how they feel a special bond because of their nations’ shared history in this respect

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      The last attempt from france for example to coup an african leader was last year in Mali. That’s imperialism. Canadian leaders are constantly trying to breach First Nations rights that’s the continuation of settler colonial policies

      The point is yes, they are still imperislist countries that’s why they support Israel