Democracy is an illusion! It’s become a political system fostered by the élite, for the élite, in order to fool the people that they have a stake in the system. In actual fact, they have virtually none. The whole political system in the modern era, despite having noble beginnings, is now used to benefit the few at the expense of the many. – Mark Alexander, June 29, 2018
October 13, 2021
Surge in Demand Catches Global Shippers Off Guard | DW Business
Oct 8, 2021 • Container ships are backing up at ports worldwide. A global surge in demand has put more ships underway. Is this just a momentary supply chain blip, or a sign that container shipping and ports can no longer keep pace with global demand?