November 28 is South Korea's bid for 2030World ExpoAn important day, however, it was a sad day for South Korea because they lost the competition. South Korea considers itself a developed country, and in the end it winsSaudi ArabiaBut it is considered by South Korea to be exceptedOilNothing. Although South Korea has rallied all its allies to cheer it on, and even has the support of the United States, it has not been defeatedSaudi Arabia, which makes people sigh. So, whether to choose South Korea orSaudi ArabiaWhat about being an ally of the United States?South Korea is obedient to the United States, andSaudi ArabiaIt was cold as ice when it came to receiving Biden. But in fact, the United States is more demandingSaudi Arabia, exceptOilIn addition, Biden also hopesSaudi ArabiaDivestment of a Silicon Valley chip company. This move shows that Biden wants to strengthen the United States' control over the chip industry, whileSaudi ArabiaAble to provide real financial support for this. Therefore, South Korea andSaudi ArabiaIt has become two countries with contrasts. South Korea's unlimited compromises with the United States stand in stark contrast to repeated setbacks, whileSaudi Arabiaand open up a bright future in the growing self-confidence.
1. South Korea's setbacks and future development prospects are unclear
In contentionWorld ExpoIn the contest for the right to host, South Korea suffered a defeat. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to a country that considers itself a developed country. South Korea managed to get 29 votes, by comparisonSaudi ArabiaBut it received hundreds of votes, which shows that the two countries are thereInternationalDisparities in status and influence in society. South Korea has rallied all its allies to cheer for it, especially with the support of the United States. However, all these efforts could not change South Korea's lossWorld ExpoThe facts of the bid.
South Korea's future prospects are also uncertain. As a country that considers itself a developed country, South Korea should have beenInternationalPlay a more important role on the stage. However, successive setbacks have led to doubts about South Korea's development potential. South Korea needs to think about its own direction and how to improve the country's competitiveness in order to achieve its long-term development goals.
2. Saudi Arabia's confidence and indifference to the United States
In contrast,Saudi ArabiaInWorld ExpoThe bid was victorious, demonstrating its strength and influence. Saudi ArabiaHundreds of votes were obtained, which was a huge victory and also reflectedInternationalSociety pairsSaudi ArabiaRecognition. At the same time,Saudi ArabiaGrowing self-confidence at home and abroad, optimistic about the future prospects.
Saudi ArabiaA lukewarm attitude towards the United States. During Biden's visitSaudi Arabiatime,Saudi ArabiaCrown PrinceReceived Biden with a cold demeanor. On the contrary, South Korea's Yoon Suk-yeol expressed his stance during his visit to the United States, and even sang American songs like a joke to please Biden. However, the United States needs it even moreSaudi Arabiasupport, not just becauseSaudi ArabiaofOilresources, also because Biden plans to pleaseSaudi ArabiaDivestment of a Silicon Valley chip company. Biden wants to strengthen U.S. efforts to do this with a massive chip investment programCriticalThe control of the industry, whileSaudi ArabiaAble to provide tangible financial support. So, thoughSaudi ArabiaThe United States has a cold attitude towards the United States, and the United States is even more demandingSaudi Arabia
1. The spread of anti-American sentiment in the world
Around the world, anti-American sentiment has spread in some countries, creating a polarized situation. Those who highly appreciate the United States tend to also highly appreciate the American people, while those who oppose the United States do not appreciate the American people either. There is a high degree of congruence between the evaluation of the United States and the evaluation of the American people, which once again emphasizes the fact that the image of the United States is gradually becoming dark in the minds of the general public.
However, statistics on attitudes toward the American people around the world do not always coincide with attitudes toward the American state. In the Middle East, about 30 percent of respondents have a positive view of the American people, while a more negative attitude towards the United States as a hegemonic power, with 58 percent disapproving of the American people3%。This shows that the attitude towards the American people is not exactly the same as the attitude towards the American state.
2. The Muslim population's negative evaluation of the United States
An analysis of 42 countries in the Pew Global Attitudes Survey shows:MuslimsThe presence of the population is the most powerful indicator of anti-American sentiment. Whether it is in the domestic political system, the state of the economy,MilitaryAlmost everything is substantially or statistically related to antipathy toward the United States, whether in terms of relationships or cultural exchanges. As a result, the proportion of negative evaluations of the United States around the world has increased significantly.
In short, the countries of the world have different attitudes towards the United States, but South Korea is still a country with a high inclination, which is due to its unlimited obedience to the United States and the influence of the United States. However, in the Middle East, as well as in countries such as Pakistan, negative sentiment towards the United States has been around for a long time and is spreading. Saudi ArabiaCrown PrinceOn the path of seeking to get rid of American control, many companions will be found. South Korea, on the other hand, needs to be soberly aware of the reality and work to improve its own development prospects.
Based on the analysis of the above, I believe that the United States should consider its own interests more rationally and objectively when choosing allies. Although South Korea is obedient to the United States, its development prospects are uncertain, and its efforts to beg for support from the United States have been repeatedly frustrated. On the contrary,Saudi ArabiaAlthough it has a lukewarm attitude towards the United States, its self-confidence and strength have grown, and it can become a true partner. Globally, anti-American sentiment is gradually spreading, and the proportion of negative evaluations of the United States is gradually increasing, which requires the United States to examine its own behavior and image. Therefore, when choosing allies, the United States should be more pragmatic and objective, seeking to cooperate with countries that truly have strength and common interests, rather than just valuing the verbal loyalty of allies.