March 20, 2007

Sleepwalking Past the News

My regular readers know that from time to time I write about Sao Tome & Principe, a tiny island country off the coast of Africa that is pro-American, largely Christian, and sits atop potentially vast oil resources. It's an interesting story - and a good example of how the Bush administration, behind the scenes and without much press coverage, is making smart moves in the great geopolitical game. Now, Time magazine has a "Postcard from Sao Tome" titled "Sleepwalking in Sao Tome." It's a look at the laid-back lifestyle there, though Time really ought to do a better job telling its readers of the growing strategic importance of the little country. Until they do, you can learn more about it by reading my previous Sao Tome posts.