>>49939530There's no such thing as a "solid alliance", governments always look after their self-interest. Far from being alienated we are one of the best connected countries in the world and that's because we're an ally worth having.
Look at the USA and Canada for example. Best buddies right? Except if you scratch beneath the surface it's not that simple. The USA doesn't recognise Canada's own sovereign borders. There are examples here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_disputed_by_Canada_and_the_United_StatesSovereignty and territory is the most basic thing you'd expect a close ally to respect, and that's disputed between the USA and Canada.
