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How the world sees America

America's superpower status means the entire globe feels its cultural influence. We know what Americans think, but how do citizens of other nations perceive the US? This series looks at the "land of the free" from outsiders' perspectives

1 July 2014

  • Can you have that 4th of July barbecue just anywhere?

    Calling all American expats: what does Independence Day feel like from afar?

    Lilah Raptopoulos
    You tell us: Can an ex-patriate become an ex-patriot? Or does everyone just look at you funny when you ask for a hot dog? Tell us how you celebrate

4 March 2014

  • Catalan flag

    One thing Spain can teach us: how not to spread the wealth in your country

    Teresa Garcia-Milà and Therese J McGuire

    Teresa Garcia-Milà and Therese J McGuire:The Spanish system used to be a model for resource distribution. But Catalonia shows how it's blatantly unfair

13 January 2014

  • Supporter of General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

    Egypt and the US: the ultimate frenemies in world politics

    Khaled Diab
    Khaled Diab: Cairo's leading factions accuse each other of being American stooges while discreetly courting Washington

20 December 2013

  • Brazil Protest: A demonstrator holds a Brazilian flag in front of a burning barricade. Protesters massed in at least seven Brazilian cities overnight

    If America doesn't want Obama, give him to Brazil

    Nicole Froio

    Nicole Froio: America is not perfect, but your politicians are held to account far more than in Brazil. This and the quality of life make us envious

21 November 2013

  • Afghan president Hamid Karzai speaks on the first day of a four-day loya jirga in Kabul.

    How Afghans see America: the cowboy that divided the village

    Nushin Arbabzadah

    Nushin Arbabzadah: Many view the US as an enemy dividing Muslims, while others see a vital partner. The latest 'deal' will only add to that

17 November 2013

  • Ghana

    I thought the US was the land of gold. Now I see it as rude and disrespectful

    Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah

    Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah: American foreign policy limits interactions with countries like Ghana. This leads to arrogant interactions and generalisations

12 November 2013

  • March on Washington

    An Australian's view of America: I often romanticise the US, but it's lost its way

    Karen Pickering

    Karen Pickering: Firearms, healthcare, inequality, government shutdowns. I'm an incurable Americophile, but the US has a lot to work on

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