The late great economist Peter Bauer used to say there is no “Third World,” i.e., no sharp line dividing developed from undeveloped countries. Rather, there is a development spectrum along which countries sit.
Mutatis mutandis, there is no “Free World.” So stop calling Trump the leader of it.
Africa’s Forthcoming AI Drone Nightmare
Over the last twenty years the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its power in Africa at an incredible pace. In countries across the continent, the UAE has made enormous investments in shipping, agriculture, energy, mining, and telecommunications. On top of this,...














