The Us-uk culture is famous for its popularity and impact on other parts of the world. From the internet to normal life, we can easily catch a sight of some singers or actresses of Hollywood. When you ask someone of Katy Perry or Angelina jolie, it’s not rare if they know about those celebrities. That’s just a simple example of usuk effect worldwide. Another example i can give you is that currently, there are many citizens who have their hair turn into various colors, their eyes turn into colors other than mere black.

Attendees highlighted two interesting facts brought to light in the reports about Americans’ views of the UK: that they were more aware of Adele than they were of Brexit, and that Hogwarts was top of the list of the most popular British educational institutions by social media mentions. 

Leigh Gibson, British Council Country Director for the US, introduced the research, highlighting that while young people - particularly in the US - do not use the term ‘special relationship’, they do acknowledge the concept behind it. There is a feeling of goodwill and cultural closeness between both countries, underpinned by deep ties of history, language, and cultural values that lie largely outside politics. In turn those ties are underpinned by close day-to-day links via popular culture, education, and personal connections. She added that the US is a large, influential, and sophisticated country with strong historical ties to, and a multitude of long-standing, often complex, relationships with, the UK.

But that there are many issues and global challenges of shared concern to both countries, where cultural links can and do have a significant and positive impact. She argued that it is in the interests of both countries to support platforms for collaboration and partnerships between policymakers, academics, and perhaps most importantly ordinary young people.