Let’s heed the fall of Rome, Athens and Carthage
Economic prowess is not enough to ensure stability and co-operation with other states. Athens, Carthage and Rome, the latter being referenced in Janan Ganesh’s article, were ruined despite their expansive commercial arrangements and economic leadership.
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