USA

• Since we are closely linked to the USA economy we should pay close attention as to whats happening there. The actions in Iraq and Afghanistan are having a terribly negative effect on the economy.Usually, during times of war or conflict by the shear nature of an upturn in production capacity,will effect the economy..upturn in employment,support for the troops and the government in power are usually seen as a result of focusing on whatever war activity the country finds itself in. Not this time.
  Whatever it takes to change the mind set of Americans, time,effort, the appropriate philosophy and substantial funds( borrowing from the future) must be directed to accomplishing the tasks desperately needing attention in this country.
  * End the conflict in Iraq
  * Restructure the failure of large industries ( Auto, Steel, Agriculture, Petrol)
  * Create a Health Insurance system that works, look at the Canadian model
  * Immigration issues and border control
  * Hurricane and other natural disaster prone items,Forest fires, Earthquake readiness
  * Refocus on international relations that make sense,start with the Americas.

These are a few of the main problem areas as I see it. Changes in employment or unemployment numbers will follow the efforts. Perhaps another limited term peace corps group could be created, this would be far more beneficial to America and the world than new bomb delivery systems or star war creations.