The consensus view in the Americas is the United States turned its gaze away from hemispheric concerns after the attacks of September 11,2001, focusing instead on Afghanistan, Iraq,and the global war on terror.
VOA: standard.2009.04.15
New Zealand Post has become a successful, innovative global company focusing on parcel delivery, logistics and other businesses.
With many global businesses focusing on growth in emerging economies, it seems that young people in mature markets might be left feeling disillusioned.