top | item 38131604 (no title) camdat | 2 years ago I never said they would be kept poor.I also wonder why none of those Petro states are bastions of democracy and cultural excellence discuss order hn newest alephnerd|2 years ago Because a generation ago they were undeveloped/developing countries.Saudi in 1990 had developmental indicators comparable to Bangladesh (a country that is still counted as a less developed country by the WB and IMF).In 2023, it now has developmental indicators comparable to Poland or Czechia.In 1990, the UAE had developmental indicators comparable to South Africa today.In 2023, the UAE has developmental indicators comparable to the US, Israel, and Japan.It takes time to build democracy as a developing country
alephnerd|2 years ago Because a generation ago they were undeveloped/developing countries.Saudi in 1990 had developmental indicators comparable to Bangladesh (a country that is still counted as a less developed country by the WB and IMF).In 2023, it now has developmental indicators comparable to Poland or Czechia.In 1990, the UAE had developmental indicators comparable to South Africa today.In 2023, the UAE has developmental indicators comparable to the US, Israel, and Japan.It takes time to build democracy as a developing country
alephnerd|2 years ago
Saudi in 1990 had developmental indicators comparable to Bangladesh (a country that is still counted as a less developed country by the WB and IMF).
In 2023, it now has developmental indicators comparable to Poland or Czechia.
In 1990, the UAE had developmental indicators comparable to South Africa today.
In 2023, the UAE has developmental indicators comparable to the US, Israel, and Japan.
It takes time to build democracy as a developing country