Americas Caribbean Europe American relations with Eastern Europe are influenced by the legacy of the
Cold War. Since the collapse of the
Soviet Union, former Communist-bloc states in Europe have gradually transitioned to democracy and capitalism. Many have also joined the
European Union and
NATO, strengthening economic ties with the broader Western world and gaining the military protection of the United States via the
North Atlantic Treaty.
Africa North Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Asia West Asia and Middle East The United States has many important allies in the
Greater Middle East region. These allies are
Turkey,
Saudi Arabia,
Morocco,
Jordan,
Afghanistan (formerly),
Israel,
Egypt,
Kuwait,
Bahrain and
Qatar. Israel and Egypt are leading recipients of United States foreign aid, receiving $2.775 billion and 1.75 billion in 2010. Turkey is an ally of the United States through its membership in
NATO, while all of the other countries except Saudi Arabia and Qatar are
major non-NATO allies. The United States toppled the government of
Saddam Hussein during the
2003 invasion of Iraq.
Turkey is host to approximately 90
B61 nuclear bombs at
Incirlik Air Base. Other allies include
Qatar, where 3,500 US troops are based, and
Bahrain, where the
United States Navy maintains
NSA Bahrain, home of
NAVCENT and the
Fifth Fleet.
Central Asia South Asia East Asia Southeast Asia Many countries in the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are important partners for United States in both economic and geostrategic aspects. ASEAN's geostrategic importance stems from many factors, including: the strategic location of member countries, the large shares of global trade that pass through regional waters, and the alliances and partnerships which the United States shares with ASEAN member states. In July 2009, the United States signed ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, which establishes guiding principles intended to build confidence among its signatories with the aim of maintaining regional peace and stability. Trade flows are robust and increasing between America and the ASEAN region.
Oceania ==Countries with strained relations with the United States==