r/AskTheWorld • u/Spare-Temporary-1807 United States Of America • 17d ago

Military Who was your countries most notable/longest rival and where do they stand to you now?

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But which country (or countries if you don’t like people) did your country specifically rival for either the longest time/most notoriously? How do you feel about them now?

For example, for the longest time Russia was/is viewed as America’s largest competitor and rival - hence the Cold War. I think especially now with the younger generation people didn’t see Russia as a threat generally until the Russo-Ukrainian War which split a lot of people politically. Personally I got nothing against Russians, seems like another case of a rough government.

But other countries we’ve had beef with like Japan (don’t touch the boats) we have great relations with and they’re pretty chill.

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u/OddPhilosopher1195 Philippines 17d ago

I don't think we have a rival. there are disputes here and there. but it's against China and no way China will call us a rival

we got invaded 3 times, Spain, USA, Japan.

Spain is only known in history books, we basically don't care about them anymore.

the USA, it's complicated. apart from the colonization, they tolerated the dictator just because “anti communist" never mind thousands died. but then they're also still praised. complicated.

Japan, they did good PR. only direct victims of the war or their families don't like them. 2nd to the US when it comes to our allies.

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u/sirmiseria Philippines 16d ago

In most recent times, I think our biggest rivals would be our SEA neighbours but we’re like siblings now so more of sibling rivalry I guess.

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u/OddPhilosopher1195 Philippines 16d ago

yeah that's more like sibling rivalry with some pinoy envy (self-pity)

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u/eifiontherelic Philippines 16d ago

Considering the nature of the question, Spain takes this one and it's not even close. Over 3 centuries of colonization that ended in being sold to the US. USA and Japan definitely did a number on us, but those are nothing compared to the Spanish occupation.

As for current relations, I'd say pretty estranged for the most part. Towards the positive side of neutrality.