Not sure exactly what you are asking. You said that, “we’re the best country in the world!” Not sure what country you are in? I live in the United States of America, and I love America! I was raised by a dad who told me America is a paradise, mostly referring to our protection of religious freedom; and our seperation of church and state; and our acceptance of many cultures from foreign lands. I am grateful to be an American, and feel strongly about our consititution and the ideals I associate with being an American.
So, your question is does my patriotism affect my view of of international relations? Well, I care how the world views us, and I want to be a part of the international community. I have heard many people recently say they don’t care what other countries do, or what they think. Well, I think we can learn from other countries, learn from their mistakes, and adopt some of the things they have done that have been successful. The more “friendly” we are with other nations, the more cooperation and sharing of information we can enjoy. Also, I think on a personal level, as well as a country level, the more familiar people are with you, or you are with them, the more you know them as people who want the same things you do, the less you can think in terms of “us and them.”