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# TITLE: Should the UK try to be a close ally to the United States? [8d1dd8327c50c071460964c83f9ac247]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 2
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, the UK should try to be a close ally to the US. The US is a powerful nation and it is in the UK's interest to be close to it. However, the UK should not blindly agree with everything the US does. The UK should stand up for its own interests and values. It should also not be afraid to criticise the US when it disagrees with its actions.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - The UK should be an ally to the US because the US is one of the strongest countries in the world and it is important to keep good relations with them. The UK can help to benefit the US and the US can help to benefit the UK. The UK can be a beneficial ally to the US, not just through trading and military alliances, but by having an influence on US decisions. The UK can provide an alternative point of view and ensure the US does not act rashly or unjustly.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - In general, the UK should be a close ally to the US. However, there are situations where we should be able to disagree with them and be able to challenge them on our disagreements.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - Yes, we believe the UK should try to be a close ally to the United States.
3: 1,3,2,4
2: 2,1,3,4