political

• why the USA has a political influence on other countries - members of international groups

  This means that the US is one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council which gives the US huge influence as they have a key part to play in decisions affecting other countries. This is influential as the USA can decide whether to impose economic sanctions or take military action against a country. For example, in Feb 2022, the US and other NATO countries announced sanctions against

  Russia as a result of the Ukraine crisis
• why the USA has a political influence on other countries - many presidents look up to the USA for guidance

  This means that many countries look to the US as a world leader as the US President is seen as the ‘leader of the free world’ – the most powerful of all leaders. This is influential as many other world leaders look to the US President for advice on human rights and democracy. For example, Joe Biden reversed Trump’s decision to pull out of the

  Paris Climate Agreement once he became President. Donald Trump

  then signed an Executive Order in January 2025 to withdraw the USA again after becoming POTUS for them 2nd time.
• why the USA has a political influence on other countries - impact global policies

  The US is a member of the G7, which are the most powerful economies in the world. The G7 meets to hold summits to discuss important issues such as energy policy, climate change, HIV/Aids and global security. This is influential as the USA, by being a member of such an organisation, can have significant impact on Global policies. For example, the last G7 meeting was held in 2024 in Apulia, Italy.