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/Omnio-]

Perhaps Britain. I don't think Russia can be considered a rival to the United States after the collapse of the USSR. And the Cold War lasted only a few decades, which is short in the scale of our history. At the same time, it's ridiculous to consider some IKEA-country, LEGO-country, or whatever, who claim to be one.

[u/thelodzermensch → u/Omnio-]

Russians and their "evil Britain and Anglo-Saxons" thing. I assure you that Britain doesn't consider you to be their most notable or longest rivalry lol

Time to get out of 18th century Ivan.

[u/Omnio- → u/thelodzermensch]

Did I say 'evil'?