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1 in 5 young people around the world are NEETs. What does that mean?

Across the world there is a growing number of young people who aren’t in school, don’t have a job, and aren’t in any sort of vocational training.

Where in the world are US military deployed?

The U.S. is expanding its military presence near Israel and Gaza. There were more than 170,000 troops stationed outside of the U.S. and its territories as of 2022.

Why is the US involved in regional Middle East conflicts?

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is touring Israel and the Middle East, where the U.S. has official ties with nearly every country. Israel has ties to only five.

Why is the U.S. arming Taiwan?

The U.S. has maintained a delicate balance between not officially recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation and arming the island to fend off any Chinese aggression.