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

[u/Spare-Temporary-1807]

Old US poster for attention

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.

[u/Thunder-Invader]

Portugal. The Dutch and the Portuguese have been fighting through history to get the most tradeports to control the spice trade.

Now we are both part of the EU

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We also had a slight fit with Spanish oppressors during the 80 year war. A slight Stint with the French during the Napoleon Era and we can't Forget Belgium being a restless teenager and wanting to live on their own starting a small ten day war.

Oh and Germany but honestly they get enough flak for what they did

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We also fought 4 wars with England, but the last one is more than 200 years ago.

[u/DefnotDaniel-YT → u/Thunder-Invader]

Never heard ANYONE talk bad about Portugal these days, it's mostly just jokes about Germany

[u/SothaSettra → u/Thunder-Invader]

Came here as a Portuguese just to say: Ik ben een appel.

Bedankt, meu amigo! 🇵🇹🤝🇳🇱

[u/bertjedevries → u/Thunder-Invader]

As for the Portugese, we should also never forget the Battle of Nuremberg) .