“The West's Domination... is Coming to an End” Says Leader of Niger's Revolutionary Organization for New Democracy (peoplesdispatch.org)

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[-] adespoton@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 years ago

So who’s turn is it to dominate them next?

Unless they’ve got viable plans for a stable economy with reliable exports controlled by non-corrupt leadership, someone is going to step in to fill the void, and China and Russia are already vying for the position.

[-] zephyreks@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 years ago

China at least tries to develop the economy. China isn't really desperate for cheap natural resources as much as they are desperate for markets to export their manufactured goods.

Shifting these economies away from being entirely resource-based is the single greatest thing anyone can do to reduce poverty in the region.