Wait, You Still Don't Like Us?

FOREIGN POLICY
By Richard Wike

In some ways, the issue of anti-Americanism is part of a broader story about mutual distrust between Muslims and Westerners. Why hasn't America's image improved? The opposition to drone strikes points to a broader issue: a widespread distrust of American power. But it is true even for elements of American soft power. Predominantly Muslim nations are generally among the least likely to embrace U.S. popular culture or the spread of American ideas and customs. Only 36 percent of Egyptians like American music, movies, and television, and just 11 percent believe it is good that U.S. ideas and customs are spreading to their country. But America's image problems are not due solely to fears of American power. [link]