Thank you, Behrouz! and well-spotted on the century...though I sometimes feel like five centuries these days after a round of tennis :). Correction made and please keep your comments coming. I know you have many of your own stories from the emerging world over the years... I look forward to sharing stories soon. my warm regards, Afshin
Good point Naciem. Absolutely - even the famed "Silk Road" was more than just one road (and it was also maritime to boot). We are witnessing New Silk Roads, and I think it's vital to point out that China -- while an important player -- does not "own" the New Silk Road. These are many routes, as you noted, and growing. Thank you for reading, and your comment.
What a fantastic read. Illuminating, insightful and entertaining. I'm sold!
One other comment: although I have always thought of you as being wise beyond your years, when you say you have entered the 'fifth century of your life', did you mean to say the fifth decade?
I look forward to reading your future stories. They will be Friday treats and what a great way to start one's weekend!
Great read! But do you think we should refer to the modern ‘silk road’ as the ‘silk routes’ since historically there were always multiple routes that connected these trading posts rather than just one major road!
Thank you, Behrouz! and well-spotted on the century...though I sometimes feel like five centuries these days after a round of tennis :). Correction made and please keep your comments coming. I know you have many of your own stories from the emerging world over the years... I look forward to sharing stories soon. my warm regards, Afshin
Good point Naciem. Absolutely - even the famed "Silk Road" was more than just one road (and it was also maritime to boot). We are witnessing New Silk Roads, and I think it's vital to point out that China -- while an important player -- does not "own" the New Silk Road. These are many routes, as you noted, and growing. Thank you for reading, and your comment.
What a fantastic read. Illuminating, insightful and entertaining. I'm sold!
One other comment: although I have always thought of you as being wise beyond your years, when you say you have entered the 'fifth century of your life', did you mean to say the fifth decade?
I look forward to reading your future stories. They will be Friday treats and what a great way to start one's weekend!
Great read! But do you think we should refer to the modern ‘silk road’ as the ‘silk routes’ since historically there were always multiple routes that connected these trading posts rather than just one major road!