Alliances are incredibly important, says Aspen's Anja Manuel on global relations

[@itsme-nt6yu]

These are not really your friends. Either are occupied territories or territories to be robbed (Greenland, Canada, etc.)

[@shenghaochen8913]

Nothing is free, you need to pay them or force them to be your ally

[@mapletibits6372]

I don’t know how expert you can call this lady or she’s just using the same old wording to call their allies ‘friends’. Honestly there is no forever friend or enemy in geopolitics; it all ultimately comes down to interests and tradeoffs.

[@jkselama9715]

Allies like Japan and South Korea? Try this: Can Japan and South Korea say they are not your allies?

[@Steve-iu5hy]

They r colonies so yes

[@tommy9011]

SES stock is the next AI play