I want to know the answer to the following question:
If a country refers to themselves as the "51st state" after cultural changes, what can we assume has changed?
All the background I'm provided with is that "The phrase "51st state" can be used in a positive sense, meaning that a region or territory is so aligned, supportive, and conducive with the United States, that it is like a U.S. state.". Is that enough to answer the question?