it is important for us to seek to understand what it is like for the other Nations to view the world from their frame of reference. This doesn’t mean we have to give up our perspective, though rather suspend our prejudices to fully understand what life is like for them, to have compassion for others as fellow human beings in the world and attempt to understand others behaviors from their frame of reference.

The United States and Switzerland have long been described as “Sister Republics”—a term that symbolizes their deep and abiding partnership. Sharing common democratic values, the rule of law, free-market ideas, and even similar constitutions, the two nations have a proven record of a dynamic partnership on many critical issues. This Alpine country, despite its small size, is highly influential on a variety of economic and strategic issues important to America.

At first glance, the USA and Switzerland seem like two very different countries. But a look back at their shared history springs a few surprises. It shows how closely the political systems of the two nations are related to one another.

Switzerland isn't just beautiful—it's actually outrageously so. ... Switzerland, with its glacial lakes, the Alps and all the nature, it's all very stunning!!!

Freedom, Equality and Justice are the big three core values that Americans share. We have shared these values since America's founding. This doesn't mean that these values were always there for everyone.

The United States has formal diplomatic relations with most nations. This includes all United Nations members and observer states other than Bhutan, Iran, North Korea and Syria, and the UN observer Territory of Palestine. Additionally, the U.S. has diplomatic relations with Kosovo and the European Union.

International means between or involving different countries. It is facilitated by the Globalization Phenomenon, which increasingly erases the constraints of geography on economic, social and cultural arrangements.