Its amazing the extent to which people the world over see themselves in one way or the other, as dependent on the US. And also the extent to which most people expect the US to conform to their specific requirements and aspirations. Its almost as if the US is not a sovereign state but some common playground that has suddenly been closed to the public.
Other countries like China, Russia, Saudi Arabia are also large economies that trade and interact with other countries, but no one takes these countries for granted or expects their internal policies to fall in line with the aspirations of people the world over.
Sriram
The USA has quite an effect on the UK one way or another, USA is thought of as the leader of the free world none of the other countries you mention, come anywhere close.
So the ideology of the USA has far more significance in the uk than say China, Saudi Arabia or Russia.
the USA tends to be a leader in lots of things and very often it filters through to the uk, sooner or later.
They are influential, and often we tend to follow.
Therefore we tend to be concerned if we see developments we don't like, after all if Donald Trump starts some war, the chances are the uk will get dragged into it.
Just seen a news report on the BBC where a BBC reporter asked him some questions and his response was about it damaging the special relationship between us.
He is unable to take any criticism, and he's vindictive, and frankly doesn't seem to have much sense.
I have heard people say, not being a politician, he is refreshingly honest giving it as he sees it.
He's too much of a dictator for my liking.
Probably because he is used to business where you do what the boss says, or you are out.
He gives me the heebi jeebies.
