The Plunder

Over the past 500 years, global power dynamics have shifted dramatically, with empires rising and falling, global trade expanding, technology advancing, and new modes of travel contributing to a general rise in living standards. Amidst all these changes and widespread prosperity, one constant remained: Africa. While Africa has long been integrated into the global supply chain, its role as a supplier of raw materials and a market for finished goods has largely stayed the same.

The Plun…