the united states is the current leading world power
economic status of the countries who belong in first world country
how could the countries of the muslim world have retained their independent status
The true answer is NONE. The US has military bases in over 150 countries but the US does not occupy any.
Gay men and women are allowed to serve openly in the U.S. military as well as the military of other countries. Here is a list of countries as of 2016 that do not care about the sexual orientation of their soldiers:AlbaniaArgentinaAustraliaAustriaBahamasBelgiumBermudaBrazilBulgariaCanadaChileColombiaCroatiaCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceRepublic of IrelandIsraelItalyJapanLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaNetherlandsNew ZealandNorth KoreaNorwayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalRomaniaRussiaSerbiaSingaporeSloveniaSouth AfricaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanThailandUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguay
attained
By bullying smaller countries to gain control of their resources.
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Attained
Already before the start of World War 1 most European countries had compulsory military service.
France is a first world country because of its political, financial and military status. The country complies also with all the requirements set by International Organizations in respect to human rights of all citizens living within its territory and neighbouring countries.
Countries began arming their military's for an attack.
By bullying smaller countries to gain control of their resources.