Category Archives: Government & Politics

Nicolò Machiavelli

His Times, His Observations & his Advice to Princes The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) is often cited, but rarely quoted. Many people who mention him believe they know what he is all about in his advice to princes, in … Continue reading

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The Dismal Record of African Leadership…

…and the Past Role of European Countries Who am I to say this, and how dare I say it? I am merely responding to the announcement made by the prize committee of The Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African … Continue reading

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