Should a country’s first responsibility be to help its own citizens or to help people in need around the world?

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I think a country should focus on helping its own citiziens, while helping the others countries that are in worst conditions. Like 75% of resources applying for their own country, and 15% or 20% helping others. I think that the question is good because people can have many different answers to it. Everyone's answer can tell a lot about us, if we care more about our own country, or if we are open to help also others. I think it's better to help also other countries because you'll be recognized and respected on a global position. It's better to help people to reduce racism and inequality in the world, more people will live in a better condition. Also being an open country can help the economy to grow, having more employs. Someone who disagrees might think to help just their own citiziens, it' better for using the resources, however, I think they are wrong because if you can treate the people in difficulty in the same way you help yourself, why you shouldn't do it? For example, an important fact in nowdays is the Ukranian war, but there are many others unfortunately. There are many countries helping Ukraina, in fact, even if the war hasn't stopped, the help from all around the world has contribuited on Ukrainian's people health.

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