This article makes me very, very happy. I read it this morning, and saw it when another blogger friend posted it. I love that the United States is once again viewed in an excellent light, and that the rest of the world doesn’t hate us anymore. I don’t care what you say, being the popular kid is awesome.
“What’s really remarkable is that in all my years studying national reputation, I have never seen any country experience such a dramatic change in its standing as we see for the United States for 2009,” said Simon Anholt, the founder of NBI, which measured the global image of 50 countries each year.
He believes that during the previous administration of George W. Bush the United States suffered in the world ranking with its unpopular foreign policies but since Obama was elected, and despite the recent economic turmoil, the country’s status has risen globally.
“There is no other explanation,” Anholt said in an interview, referring to the impact of Obama.
– Simon Anholt on the rise of the United States Global Popularity.
