Honestly, I think the *proxy Great Britain* idea is a bit overblown. The UK’s influence is real, but it’s not like they’re puppeteering the world. They’re just really good at networking and leveraging their history.
For example, look at how they handled Brexit. They’re still figuring out their role post-EU, but they’re definitely not irrelevant. Smaller countries often use the UK as a bridge to bigger markets, so it’s kinda symbiotic.
If you’re into data, the World Bank and IMF have some cool stats on trade flows that might help you see the bigger picture.
For example, look at how they handled Brexit. They’re still figuring out their role post-EU, but they’re definitely not irrelevant. Smaller countries often use the UK as a bridge to bigger markets, so it’s kinda symbiotic.
If you’re into data, the World Bank and IMF have some cool stats on trade flows that might help you see the bigger picture.