What factors prevented england from establishing overseas colonies?

England was prevented from establishing colonies abroad due to chaos in the country whereby the countries were involved in fighting with each other as well as a revolt from the Irish. The resulting instabilities made it hard for England to establish colonies

answer: ensure protection from communism

explanation:

the north atlantic treaty was largely dormant until the korean war initiated the establishment of nato to implement it, by means of an integrated military structure: this included the formation of supreme headquarters allied powers europe in 1951, which adopted the western union's military structures and plans.