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1. United States 🇺🇸
Proxies: (Countries where the U.S. exerts significant military or strategic influence)
- Ukraine (Military aid, intelligence support)
- Taiwan (Unofficial but strong U.S. backing)
- Israel (Heavily supported militarily and diplomatically)
- South Korea (U.S. military bases, defense agreements)
- Japan (Key U.S. ally with military dependence)
Satellite States: (Nations that strongly align with U.S. interests politically and economically)
- NATO countries (Germany, UK, France, Poland, etc.)
- Saudi Arabia (Energy, military cooperation)
- Qatar (U.S. military presence)
- Philippines (Security agreements, U.S. military presence)
- Colombia (U.S. strategic ally in South America)
2. China 🇨🇳
Proxies:
- North Korea (Economic & diplomatic lifeline)
- Myanmar (Chinese influence in military junta)
- Cambodia (Political and economic dependence)
- Pakistan (Strategic partner in opposition to India)
Satellite States:
- Laos (Financial dependence on China)
- Sri Lanka (Debt and infrastructure projects)
- Djibouti (Chinese military base presence)
- Central Asian Republics (Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, etc.) (Influence via Belt and Road Initiative)
- Solomon Islands (New security agreement with China)
3. Russia 🇷🇺
Proxies:
- Belarus (Politically and militarily dependent)
- Syria (Russian military intervention and support)
- Wagner-backed African states (Mali, Sudan, CAR)
- Transnistria (Moldova), South Ossetia & Abkhazia (Georgia) (Breakaway regions under Russian control)
Satellite States:
- Kazakhstan (Economic & security alignment)
- Armenia (Part of CSTO, though shifting slightly)
- Iran (Strong military and energy cooperation)
- Serbia (Pro-Russia stance in Europe)
- Venezuela (Military & economic ties)
4. United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Proxies:
- Falkland Islands (UK overseas territory, disputed by Argentina)
- Ukraine (Military and intelligence support)
Satellite States:
- Commonwealth Realms (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, etc.)
- Gibraltar (UK overseas territory)
- Caribbean territories (Bermuda, Cayman Islands, etc.)
5. France 🇫🇷
Proxies:
- Mali (Previous military intervention, now shifting due to Russian influence)
- Chad (French military presence)
Satellite States:
- Francophone Africa (Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger, Gabon, etc.)
- New Caledonia (French overseas territory, strategic Pacific presence)
- French Guiana (Overseas region with strategic European spaceport)
Summary
- U.S.: Strong influence over NATO, Japan, Israel, and key global allies.
- China: Focused on Belt and Road investments, North Korea, and Southeast Asia.
- Russia: Controls buffer states and Wagner-backed governments in Africa.
- UK & France: Influence primarily in former colonial territories and strategic regions.
