Why does the United States have more allies than Russia?

As far as the whole international relations are concerned, the relationship between the United States and Russia will affect the whole body. On the whole, the number of American allies is one-sided compared with Russia. The most fundamental reason for this situation is that the comprehensive national strength of the United States far exceeds that of Russia, which, despite frequent military operations, is actually only a way of self-motivation. Let's make a detailed analysis.

Us-Russia game

Comparison between American and Russian Allies

America has allies all over the world. In Europe, NATO countries led by Britain, France and Germany have always been very supportive of the United States. Even the former Soviet Union countries such as Ukraine and the Baltic Sea have now joined the western camp. These countries have now become the bridgehead of NATO's contest with Russia. In the Asia-Pacific region, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and other countries are only ahead of the United States. Although India maintains a certain cooperative relationship with Russia, this country is typical? Falling with the wind? Many times, India still chooses to stand with the United States. In Latin America, Colombia, Ecuador and other countries are staunch pro-Americans, and Brazil and other countries also have good relations with the United States. In addition to the above-mentioned areas, the United States has even stationed seven or eight thousand soldiers in Africa. Except for some Islamic countries, the United States still has great influence in Africa.

United States armed forces

Compared with the United States, Russia has few allies and these countries have not reached a long-term military alliance with Russia. Simply put, the United States and its allies have signed various security treaties, while Russia and its partners are only grass-roots teams that are in the interests of both sides. Take Iran, Lebanon and other countries as examples. These countries are bullied by the United States just like Russia, and the close relationship between Russia and them is actually just a practice of holding a group to keep warm. Of course, the relationship between Russia and Syria is very iron and can be called an ally. In addition, Venezuela, Cuba and other countries can also reluctantly become friends of Russia.

Russian army

The detailed reasons for the large number of American allies

First, historical factors.

Since the industrial revolution, the giants of the western camp have been the United States, Britain, France, Germany and other countries. At the same time, Portugal and Spain have always revolved around the so-called big boss. Although the national strength of countries such as the United States and Britain has changed, on the whole, their goal of jointly grabbing the same interests on a global scale has not changed. This is a legacy of history, and the concept of allies in the hearts of people in the United States and Britain is also deeply rooted. This is difficult to break through. In addition, the United States actually occupied some countries through wars, and the latter later became an ally of the United States, which is also a problem left over from history. Japan is the most typical case.

British army

Second, ideological differences and the more radical foreign policy of the United States.

The cold war of the last century made countries extremely afraid. In the contest with the United States, the Soviet Union was finally defeated and disintegrated into dozens of countries that joined the United States. It is worth mentioning that because the United States is good at diplomacy? Peaceful evolution? It is not difficult to understand that these countries became capitalist countries almost overnight, and they supported the United States. In fact, the United States has been using this method to deal with Russia, Ukraine and other countries. These countries have turned from pro-Russian to pro-American in recent years, which is the best proof.

Ukrainian army

In addition, American foreign policy is very radical. As long as the countries concerned are disobedient, the United States will impose economic sanctions or threats of force on them at any time. Among other things, Venezuela, Cuba and other countries have been bullied. In this case, many countries can only choose to stand on the side of the United States in order to protect themselves.

American and Russian ships

Third, the United States and its allies have too many common interests.

All the allies of the United States are inextricably linked with them. Although countries such as Britain and France have filled many holes for the United States, in the final analysis, these countries can still benefit from the war provoked by the United States. In addition to Britain and France, Japan needs the support of the United States if it wants to compete with Russia for the four northern islands, and the United States cannot do without Japan's troops stationed in the Asia-Pacific region to fight against Russia. In addition, South Korea and other countries urgently need the nuclear protection of the United States, which shows the deep relationship between the United States and its allies.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

The reason why Russia has few allies.

This is actually very understandable. Russia after the disintegration of the Soviet Union seems to be strong, but it is actually very weak. Almost all the country's so-called allies are under pressure from the United States and western countries. In this case, few countries dare to violate the American lamella and make friends with Russia. Moreover, Russia's military strength has declined and its economy has been in a long-term downturn. It has neither the strength to provide economic assistance to its allies nor the ability to help weak countries against the United States.

Syrian government forces

In this case, how does Russia gain a large number of allies? Now Russia can only unite with some countries that are in contradiction with the United States. In times of crisis, they may help each other to some extent, but this alliance does not last long. However, the performance of the Russian army in Syria is still very powerful.