Broke, busted and seeing a dismal future ahead, countries around the world are experiencing an outbreak of protests that largely centers on boiled-over frustrations from the Gen Z population—those 13 to 28 years old—who are tired of living under the corrupt establishment, leaving them with limited opportunities as the rich get richer and they get poorer.
China’s state media has been eager to promote the country’s patriotism and resilience in the last week as the tariff war with the U.S. has intensified over recent weeks, according to The New York Times.
Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine’s minister of defense, said last week that the country will need $120 billion for its defense against the Russian invasion in 2026, stating that Kyiv will be able to cover about half from its own national resources, but will need assistance from its partners to cover the other half.
Boris Pistorius, the German defense minister, announced last week that the country plans to spend €10 billion on military drones in part of its effort to revamp its armed forces in the face of what it sees as a new threat.