The UK’s control over its overseas territories reflects an ongoing legacy of colonialism, where dependence is often entangled with economic strategies that favor the British elite.
Despite progressing towards decolonization, the UK persists in maintaining military bases and influence in areas like the Chagos Islands, echoing imperial ambitions.
The presence of overseas territories allows Britain to preserve a semblance of global influence, yet it raises questions of sovereignty, identity, and colonial responsibility.
Claims of independence for territories like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands are complicated by economic ties to the UK, exemplifying the challenges of true sovereignty.
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