In a recent video, we took a look at which countries hate the United States the most.
As one of the largest superpowers in the world, the United States has drawn a great deal of
criticism.
But although they have a large number of enemies, there are many more countries which support
the US.
So today we wanted to look at the other side of the spectrum: which countries love the
United States?
Well, according to a 2015 Pew report the most enthusiastic opinion of the US was held by
the Philippines, with 92% of respondents indicating an overall favorable view.
They also held the highest approval ratings of President Barack Obama.
In fact, The Philippines used to be a US colony in the late 1800s, and has remained one of
their oldest allies in Southeast Asia.
Presently, the Philippines is the fourth largest source of immigrants to the US, behind Mexico,
China and India.
In 2014, President Obama increased the US’s military presence in the region, and helped
defend the Philippines from Chinese territorial expansion.
The second highest opinion of the US, at 89%, comes from Ghana.
The US and Ghana are strong business partners and their mutual trade results in billions
of dollars in profit annually.
This has helped Ghana accelerate their economic growth and reduce poverty levels by half.
Ghana was also the first nation to receive US-deployed peace corps volunteers in 1961,
who have since maintained a strong aid presence throughout the country.
One of the two countries tied for third highest opinion of the US is Kenya.
Both Kenya and Ghana have received millions of dollars in aid and have had American support
in the development of their democratic governments.
In Kenya, terrorist attacks like the one on the Nairobi shopping mall in 2013, have led
to increased US counterterrorism assistance.
President Obama’s visit to Kenya in 2015 has also been said to contribute to the current
high approval rating.
In Asia, many nations, like Japan and Vietnam benefit from US financial support and military
protection.
However, it is South Korea who ties with Kenya for the third friendliest pro-US country,
and has likely benefited the most from its relationship with the United States.
The US was instrumental in its creation.
Since the Korean War, the US continues to defend South Korea against their unstable
neighbor, North Korea.
Notably coming in at fourth, is the US itself.
Perhaps surprisingly, many Americans don’t approve of Obama’s leadership as do other
Asian or African countries.
Warrantless wiretapping and other violations of civil liberties have lowered many American
citizen’s opinions of their own government.
Despite the widespread criticism of the US’s foreign policy, many countries are grateful
for American military defense and financial support.
Still, many nations believe that the US heavily overcompensates in its international duties.
Now you know who loves the United States.
What about the countries who really don’t like the country at all?
Learn more by watching this video.
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