Nation-states are made-up concepts and collections of elite interests; many Asian and Middle Eastern elites are loyal to overseas wealth, family, and networks rather than local people.
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Elite interests
Nation-states are made-up concepts and collections of elite interests; many Asian and Middle Eastern elites are loyal to overseas wealth, family, and networks rather than local people.
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"Collection of elite interests. And all this means is that the people don't matter, okay? The people are resourced to be exploited by the..."
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