Kwame Asante

control what you can, let go of the rest

it creates wealth but fails at distribution

freedom is a heavy burden

the concentration of power and history in such a small space is unique

people forget the massive contribution of colonial troops who got no credit

the soft power is fading but the financial infrastructure is still the global baseline

it’s the classic realpolitik approach

it’s more about infrastructure influence in the global south

at what cost to the social fabric though?

his work demands a level of attention that most modern listeners aren’t willing to give.