Typhoon Haiyan

1. Why have some countries donated more in aid to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan than others?

This is because when countries donate help to other countries, they should consider their economic position and relationship. If they trade with the Philippines, they will try to donate more to keep this relationship in the future. Also, the countries think of their economy within the country and if they can afford, they donate more. 

2. How does the aid being sent to victims of Typhoon Haiyan represent the following:

altruism - Some countries have experienced the same things or feel that they belong to the disaster. Therefore, they want to help victims because they can imagine how poor condition they face. 

geopolitics - Most countries that donate aid are near the Philippines because they can send aid as quickly as possible since the victims are in emergency. 

economic interests - Many countries have some trade relationship with the Philippines, therefore they try to send aid in order to maintain their relationship.

neo-colonialism - some countries help the Philippines because they think that it is kind of duty since they know that they are superior to the Philippines.