Two countries, even allies, seldom have identical national interests.The best one can hope for is that their interests will be __________.

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Complementary means that the interests of the two countries may not be identical, but they can still work together towards a common goal or benefit from each other's strengths. This is a more realistic and achievable outcome for international relations than expecting completely identical interests or just having similar interests that do not necessarily overlap.

Two Countries, Even Allies, Seldom Have Identical National Interests