influence on other countries

• How does America have a military influence over other countries

  • Large military presence
  • Large number of nuclear weapons
• USA is influential through its large military presence

  • USA has one of the largest and well funded militaries in the world meaning that it has the equipment and weapons to respond quickly to any threat. Deters other countries from attacking as they know the consequences would be severe
  • In 2020, Trump sent more troops to military bases in the Middle-East following on going tensions with Iran
• USA has military influence as they have large numbers of nuclear weapons

  • Due to their large nuclear arsenal it prevents countries with less nuclear warheads for, starting conflict, such as North Korea, as the pose nuclear threat to the US. How ever they do not have enough resource to start a war
  • In 2023, the US has over 5000 nuclear warheads in comparison to North Korea having around 60
• How might the USA have economic influence over other countries

  • They rely on USA for trade to and from their country
  • Many countries rely on tourism from the USA
  • US countries create jobs around the world
  • USA can influence what people buy in other countries
• One way that they economically influence other countries is that they rely on the USA for trade to and from their country

  • This means that both wealth of the USA and the number of people who live their means that it is an attractive place to sell products. Scotland relies on countries like the US to buy products we make here so that we make here so that we can support jobs and business here
  • For example, over £5 billion worth of goods and services sold in the USA are from Scotland
• One way that the USA has an economic influence on other countries is because many countries rely on tourism from the USA

  • The USA is a very wealthy country which means Americans have a better ability than some people to travel abroad. Tourism benefits Scotland because tourists spend money on accommodation, food and entertainment
  • For example, in 2023, American visitors accounted for 20% of all overseas tourists to Scotland and 34% of all overseas spend in Scotland
• One way that the USA has an economic influence over other countries is because US companies create jobs around the world

  • Some of the largest companies, such as Microsoft, Apple, Uber and Amazon are from the USA. These companies have offices around the world which employ many people, contributing to the economies of the countries they operate in
  • For example, 100,000 jobs in Scotland are in American companies
• Another way the USA has economic influence over other countries is because the US can influence what people buy in other countries

  • Some of the largest companies, such as Apple and McDonalds are from the USA. These companies make and sell products that are attractive to a wide range of people around the globe
  • For example, McDonalds make around £1.6 billion per year in the UK alone
• How does the USA have political influence over other countries

  • Through the UN Security council as they have the power of Veto
  • Organising other countries to issue sanctions
  • Encouraging other countries to sign global agreements
• One way the USA has political influence is through the UN Security Council as they have the power of veto

  • The USA as a permanent member of the UN Security Council has the power to reject decisions and actions that other countries of the world want so they will often work hard to please the US to make sure it doesn't use the veto
  • For example, in November 2024, the US vetoed a UN Security Council vote calling for a ceasefire in Gaza
• One way the USA has political influence is through organising other countries to issue sanctions

  • Sanctions are punishments that countries give to each other when they are unhappy. This could include restricting money or peoples ability to travel. Many countries around the world stay friendly with the USA as they will put sanctions on countries the US is unhappy with
  • For example, the US has encouraged countries like the UK, Germany and France to put sanctions on North Korea, China and Russia for their human right abuses
• Another way the USA has political influences is by encouraging other countries to sign global agreements

  • As the US is such a very big, rich and powerful country, many countries around the world will be more likely to join an international agreement if the USA does such as for issues like tackling climate change
  • For example, in 2021 the US was very influential in getting China to tackle climate change and help fund poorer countries to make changes
• What makes the USA powerful

  • Military
  • Wealthiness
  • Relationship with other nations
  • Population
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Imports and exports
• What is economic influence

  Providing aid, trading arrangement with other countries, economic sanctions, their large economy, job opportunities, business and producing goods
• What is political influence

  making treaties and other agreements. Working with other countries and and being part of other political organisations
• What is military influence

  taking part in military action, sending troops abroad, peace keeping