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The Arab Superpower Emerges: Redefining Global Power Dynamics – A Point-Blank Analysis

February 14, 2025 - At the Verge of a New Beginning. A new geopolitical force is emerging—an independent Arab bloc wielding economic strength, military self-reliance, and diplomatic influence. No longer just an energy supplier or regional player, the Arab world is evolving into a strategic powerhouse, shaping global policies, alliances, and technological progress.

February 14, 2025

The Digital Divide Delays Africa’s Development

December 23, 2024 - The internet revolution affected every aspect of business, corporate organizations, government activities, military operations, and the lives of people in developed countries. To a lesser extent, it also changed the lives of hundreds of millions in emerging economies, depending on the degree of internet adoption and related costs and fees for companies and average consumers.

December 23, 2024

Africa Will Miss the AI Revolution

August 1, 2024 - The Economist recently noted that The Netherlands, with a population of only 18 million, has more data centers than the entire African Continent, population about 1.4 billion. Africa will not have an AI revolution mostly because it lacks the physical infrastructure for AI –fiber networks and data centers– and sufficient electric power generation and distribution to run it. Unless this state of affairs changes —rapidly— the Continent will miss out on the enormous education and economic development opportunities that exist for those who can easily access AI.