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Your source is biased, bro (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

If you use the old Cold War definition, yes. Otherwise

However, as the Cold War ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the definition largely shifted to instead refer to any country that boasts a well-functioning democratic system with little prospects of political risk, in addition to a strong rule of law, a capitalist economy with economic stability, and a high standard of living.