There is a pattern to evolution of societies. A lot of 'third world' countries including social structures are a lot like our societies were 100-200 years ago.

There is a pattern to evolution of societies. A lot of 'third world' countries including social structures are a lot like our societies were 100-200 years ago. Anyone doing even basic research will not fail to see the similarities. There is basic survival, greed, feudal systems, corruption and the primacy of religion and traditional social structures. Prosperity breaks a lot of these and the evolution of the west came first from economic colonialism and the resulting wealth then spurred on the growth of technology and newer economic, social and political structures. Without the benefit of colonialism a lot of emerging economies are 'stuck' and they have to deal with extremely powerful and organized entrenched power structures and play by their rules designed to maintain their primacy at all costs. Isn't this what 'the great game' is? Its got little to do with human rights, humanity, environment or social consciousness. Its purely driven by power, self interest and greed. Its played out in backroom deals, corruption, financial systems, collusion, dirty tricks, geo politics and wars like we see in the middle east and Russia. This is the road China is learning to navigate in Africa. A road already taken by the west 400 years ago. Exciting times ahead.