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Zephyristan is a relatively new nation that exhibits problems that have plagued many struggling nations; nations that are categorized as in the periphery or third-world. Zephyristan$B!G(Bs problems concern education, health care, general sanitation issues, political unrest and food production. Zephyristan is a very religious nation. The country is new and leadership is still unclear. Tribal rule is dominant for the most part. This country can be seen as democratic and this is reflected by the voting system. Zephyristan does not seem to be a threat to the U.S. or the world for that matter but it$B!G(Bs current situation is a threat to its people.

The issue that of most importance and that should be dealt with first, pertains to health care. The people of Zephyristan have no system of medical insurance; they don$B!G(Bt have the funds to pay for the medications they need (if they can obtain them in the first place). The hospitals (even in the city) a very scarce and often lacks the necessary equipment for proper treatment. AIDS also affects a large number (thought to be around thirty-percent) of citizens. Although the people there are aware of this disease, they do not have programs dedicated to raising awareness. There has also been an outbreak of cholera in the country.

I propose that funds are set aside and amassed in order to provide the Zephyristanis the medication, treatment, and programs that they certainly and obviously need. If these issues are not lessened or solved, the people of Zephyristan will suffer. Infant mortality rates are up and climbing and people are dieing early in their lives due to disease and sickness.

Environmental issues are also present in the country and only serve to worsen the problems of illness. Food services suffers in Zephyristan due to unsanitary conditions. Food poisoning, therefore, is a major problem. Also, most people lack running water in Zephyristan so it is not uncommon to hear of an out break of cholera. Trash disposal is non-existent and Zephyristan, and as a result, trash accumulates out of control and only succeeds in clogging the sewers.

This country could benefit from clean running water just like any other civilization. With this problem solved, the nation could look forward to an increase in clean conditions, and less outbreaks of disease due to the improved conditions. Allowing the Zephyristani government to have access to machines and methods of garbage pickup, disposal, and management will allow the pollution that is created by unsanitary conditions to decrease and disappear altogether. This will, in turn, allow the overall health of the population to recover.

General education is also an issue in Zephyristan. The educational system there consists of an elementary school system and no higher education. Zephrystanis, if they wish to receive a more formal education, must venture out of the country. A stronger educational system set in place would allow for the learning of necessary skills. Reading and writing being the most important as the literacy rate of the country is about forty-percent.

Education is also an issue that should be dealt with in the early stages of $B!H(Bintervention$B!I(B. Once Zephyristan obtains the resources for a more structured educational

system, they will then be able to produce more leaders. Also, the literacy rate of the country will be positively affected by the proposed educational system.

Political unrest also seems to be an issue plaguing the new nation. The vast majority of particular tribes (each with their own traditions and ways of life) and the economic position in Zephyristan makes keeping a leader in power difficult. Zephyristan has a history of coups and radical shifts of power. This situation by itself may prove to be Zephyristan$B!G(Bs downfall. Zephyristan needs a stronger and better way to police and govern its people. Without a legitimate and sufficient police force, the country will eventually fall into disarray.

The infant mortality rate in Zephyristan is surprisingly high. This high rate is mainly due to poor health, lack of proper sanitation, and hospital facilities that are in need of various medical tools and equipment. This problem will be solved by improved sanitation, better hospital facilities, and better overall healthcare.

Problems in Zephyristan will call for much more that just providing more food. Political stability must also be taken into account. These daunting issues, the inability to develop practical economies and a lack of educational opportunities among then, must be addressed. This is the goal of the United States.

The goal of the United States concerning these disturbing but changeable issues should be to assist in their eradication. We should charge our selves