Amar Bakshi, Washington Post correspondent, created a video journal while traveling around the world for one year. During a speech at the New America Foundation Forum in Washington, D.C., Mr. Bakshi shares his observations on how young people from around the world view America.

Discussion Questions

1. Mr. Bakshi refers to the Washington Post brand to help explain the difference between how young people and older people view the U.S. Explain his observations.
2. According to Mr. Bakshi, how can a person’s view on the U.S. influence the way he/she may interpret an event?
3. What do you think accounts for the changing view of the U.S.? Is this something the U.S. should be concerned about? Explain your answer.
4. Do you think the U.S. government could use Mr. Bakshi’s information? If so, how?
5. Click here to view Mr. Bakshi’s video-journal, “How the World Sees America.”