ARTICLE: "Superstitions of Democracy," By William F. Buckley Jr., National Review Online, April 25, 2007

A fairly realistic take on what sequencing makes the most sense for Africa vis-a-vis the Chinese. No connectivity without modicum of order, and once connectivity occurs, a bunch of other stuff becomes possible over time.

But without connectivity, nothing will happen.

And without order, then you're talking Somalia.

As I have said many times, China's burgeoning connectivity in the region limits our liability there, which is fine, because even with Africom, we're unlikely to have even as many soldiers on the ground as France still has in its weakening strategic twilight.

So keep it real on China in Africa, unless you contemplate more than just words emanating from the U.S.

Thanks to Lexington Green for sending this.