Murdoch: kingmaker of connectivity in Asia
Sunday, October 2, 2005 at 6:14AM ■"Murdoch's Star TV Invests in Indonesian Network," by Donald Greenlees (IHT), New York Times, 30 September 2005, pulled from web.
Murdoch is the great bringer of outside media connectivity to Asia. Doesn't do it out of the goodness of his heart: he wants profits and monopoly-like domination wherever he can get it.
And yes, he'll cut any deal to make it happen, indulging in the local penchant for content control. The man excels in this politically-charged sort of dealmaking, and this is a standard deal for him: promising company that can use his storehouse of content and technical expertise for a rising market. Murdoch comes in first as quiet partner, then expands his network and extends his tentacles.
The region gets connectivity, with content controls being profound at first. But the connectivity is achieved.
A lot of people hate Murdoch for his kingmaking ways, but his profound influence in globalization is undeniable.
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