aerospacemonkey
aerospacemonkey t1_iy0nkd1 wrote
Reply to comment by AbjectAttrition in Canada unveils Indo-Pacific strategy to grow trade and counter China by KimCureAll
> and its close allies
Imagine being upset that several countries get to discuss what's fair for the group and coming to agreement in a democratic order, instead of a single country bullying weaker countries into submission.
aerospacemonkey t1_jaarn4l wrote
Reply to comment by CuriousShower9 in Macron flies to Africa to counter waning French influence by HRJafael
France literally owns the 14 countries still using the CFA franc, and keeps the value of resources artificiality low for themselves. None of those countries have been able to grow out of extreme poverty, and their GDP have been stagnant or declining since the 70s.