The Granule has a good teacher.
He writes well. Still looking for his unique voice, but that's okay, so am I.
Here's my comment, we'll see if it slides through.
A nice inaugural essay. Touched on most of the pressing comparisons without digging too deep and distracting the overview. Thus, provoking discussion about the details, any of which could be an essay of their own. For me it would be their mostly quiet actions in the third world to secure resources and influence.