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▶ In this video I talk about the "Special Relationship" that exists between some countries. How the concept first emerged with the United States & United Kingdom and how it has, since, been applied to many other nations. Usually connecting world powers with countries in areas they seek to influence - such as China and Albania - but also at times connecting those with a common past (such as old colonizers and old colonies, i.e. Portugal and Brazil), or those with a common identity - such as Albania and Kosovo. There are, however, some odd cases. Like the proximity between Turkey and South Korea, which goes back to a specific historical event that we learn about here.

▶ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 What Are Special Relationships?
01:05: UK & USA - How Special Relationships Started
03:40 Portugal & Brazil (Old Colonizer & Old Colony)
05:26 Albania & China (World Power & Influenced)
06:38 Kosovo & Albania (Common Identity)
06:55 Serbia & Russia (Slavic Proximity)
07:36 India & Israel (Common Interests)
08:25 Turkey & South Korea (Historical Friendship)
09:28 Italy & Vatican City (Geographic Necessity)
10:14 France & Monaco (Mutual Benefit)
10:46 China & North Korea (Geopolitics)
11:42 Summary

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