What is the role of British imperial politics?

Great Britain was a large empire and had vast territories, and also had many enemies and rivals. The imperialist policy of the state was based on this factor. It was aimed at suppressing rivals, expanding influence, as well as annexing new territories. On the other hand, Britain also sought to expand its influence in trade, in this regard, it occupied a leading position in the 19th century. The desire for economic rivalry was also strong.