In a poll by YouGov, it appears UK citizens have a strange view of friend and foe, or neighbour and stranger. In a list of 18 countries, there are surprising results as to who we think will come to our aid.
In the top three are nations – Australia, New Zealand, and Canada respectively – that aren’t considered to have strong militaries. In the case of Canada, it’s considered a neutral state, anyhow.
Thankfully, the US polls fourth in the list, and considering the assistance it provided during WW2, and thereafter, it makes sense. However, it’s odd that Sweden and Italy are in fifth and sixth place.
Lastly, in seventh is Ireland, a nation historically the UK cannot consider an ally and has been seen as a foe, at times. This shows the UK is in a sorry state of affairs in its understanding of world alliances.
