The reason I ask is because I noticed a number of countries are starting to form economic alliances amongs themselves. As a result for the Iraq war, a number of our allies are trying to distance themselves as much as possible from the US. We owe China and Saudi Arabia billions of dollars and the deficit is at an all time high because of the war. Do you think we will be isolated economically by the international community if we do not change our policy in Iraq?
2006-11-26 03:29:53 · 11 answers · asked by roland b 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
I agree with you America is gradually being isolated because the war in Iraq which is a failure.
2006-11-26 03:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No because the "world" ultimately needs our cash, trade, military peace keepers. The USA has too much of what the world needs.
What is your source that we "owe" Saudi Arabia money? We made them pay the majority of the costs of the first Gulf War (1990-1991) and they are not an American creditor.
We currently have the strongest economy in the world. So I'd say the USA is far from being isolated.
2006-11-26 03:52:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. America wasi looked up to by these third world countries and what do they see? They see the United States government blowing up their cities and Americans see the government taking their family putting then in a war and them getting killed while many Americans are suffering while their own country has turned their back on them while they go off and blow up Iraq
2006-11-26 03:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by JJBP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be true that other countries in other regions are forming their own alliances, but I would argue that because America is such a large and powerful economic, militaristic and evironmental force, the rest of the world has no option but to include America in policy planning and cooperation.
2006-11-26 03:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
YES!!
I do think that..
Not so much for arrogance as "perceived" arrogance, but moreso USA is the first major casualty of a war where everyone on earth has had instant and relatively comprehensive acess to what is actually going on.. some of the allegations I've now heard (and often seen footage ot back it) are STARTLING!! and smack of major war crime.. I think these things are hurting USA and Israeli credability the most.. not arrogance..
2006-11-26 04:12:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most other nations owe us money. If we could collect what we are owed, you would be surprised by our budget. We can't. We cannot cut off humanitarian efforts. We cannot cut off food and water to poor countries. We cannot cutoff help to countries which are not poor but have careless and irresponsible rich leaders. Consider the food we ship overseas. Consider the money we "lend" for industrial development. Consider the housing we provide.
They hate us, but they will still take our food and money and labor.
2006-11-26 03:41:40 · answer #6 · answered by Jack 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the USA sort of became known as the 'big bully' among the richer nations in the world.
2006-11-26 03:37:45 · answer #7 · answered by Cornsilk P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are being isolated, but the change is hardly "gradual." Countries we have had long-standing relationships are running from us like the plague, thanks to the Bush Administration.
2006-11-26 07:29:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there are always checks and balances amongst nations. We are isolated cause we are the only ones willing to take on the terrorists. Israel and the Us.
2006-11-26 03:33:38 · answer #9 · answered by Brianne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God, I certainly hope so. A return to isolationism would be a refreshing relief! Let the rest of the world go to hell!
2006-11-26 03:39:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋