Tag Archives: Political Economy

Tunisia’s 7 Year Itch

Posted on January 21, 2018 by William Holland

Tunisia may be home to the Arab Spring, but the contortions of its political economy mean that most Tunisian’s are giving up on democracy.  If it to remain a deferred model for Muslim governance throughout the Arab world, then Tunisian’s … Continue reading →

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Warcraft As Statecraft: A Synoptic View of Hegemony from Asia

Posted on September 4, 2017 by William Holland

The opening of BRICS summit in Xiamen China yesterday was instructive, for it taught American force planners how best to view our own weaknesses regarding the dismal science, conflict and trade.  Asian political economies aren’t dovish; Hayek’s concept of an … Continue reading →

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The Rage & the Fury Continues

Posted on August 20, 2017 by William Holland

When Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos quipped recently that “your margins are my opportunity” he laid down a general rule that governs Amazon’s success, namely the drive to work with technologies trend toward scale.  Until the arrival of digitization, electric technology … Continue reading →

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India’s Prospectus: A Market Based Economy?

Posted on June 26, 2017 by William Holland

The Raj lives on in India as a near permanent rentier economy.  Often called the license Raj, the sobriquet is fitting yet damaging.  The ground harnessing this collectivist agenda is geography and history, the twin engines for international relations. Indian consciousness … Continue reading →

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