Are there historical examples of countries or kingdoms that did a complete 180 on their old allies - not counting vassals or similars changing one master for another? (programming.dev)

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We don't have an Ask Historians yet, so I think this is the best place to ask at the moment

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[-] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 29 points 4 months ago

Italy, both world wars if you count that

[-] Shimitar@downonthestreet.eu 17 points 4 months ago

Italy, twice, on both world wars.

[-] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 13 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

The Sino-Soviet split is similar. Neither was the other's "master," but relations deteriorated.

[-] pauldrye@lemm.ee 5 points 4 months ago

Though the split happened because the Soviets thought they should be master of all Communist countries and the Chinese had different ideas on the topic.

[-] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 10 points 4 months ago

It's a lot more complicated and messy than that, and for what it's worth they nearly repaired relations before the USSR dissolved.

[-] FriendOfDeSoto@startrek.website 8 points 4 months ago

If we take "old allies" not so much as old friends but more as "previously allied with:" Japan was on the side of the allies in WW1 but was axis in round 2. Nazi-Germany invaded the USSR in spite of their peace pact. Napoleon and tsar Alexander of Russia were on somewhat friendly terms before Alex clandestinely rejoined the coalition against the French.

[-] pauldrye@lemm.ee 6 points 4 months ago

Yes, the Diplomatic Revolution for one.

[-] deadcatbounce@reddthat.com 3 points 4 months ago

USA on Ukraine.

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