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by wormlord 427 days ago
You realize that an Empire does not need to be configured the exact same way as the Roman Empire, right? A combination of soft power, clandestine operations, and targeted military intervention is more resource-effective than a constant occupation, and should still be considered an empire.
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The English will be glad to hear their empire remains!
The Five Eyes Nations are part of the US Empire, that is a correct assessment.
Their empire worked differently.