GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR LEADERS RISE, RULE, AND RETIRE.
THE UNNAMED FEW ALWAYS PREVAIL.
THEY ARE THE POLICY MAKERS AND HISTORY PLANNERS.
MOST COUNTRIES ARE MERE PAWNS IN THE BIGGEST,
MOST IMPORTANT CHESS GAME IN THE WORLD.
OTHERS ARE NO MORE THAN ....
"DUST ON THE CHESS BOARD"
It is a matter of public record that for many years military strategists had debated the need for a strong base in the South Atlantic, which would control the waters between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in the event of any Soviet threat. The subject had also been discussed privately between members of the three most powerful industries in the World, namely, banking, oil and arms.
It is common knowledge that one of the potentially richest and influential nations in South America had stagnated under military rule, thus depriving the international business interests their just return on investment.
"DUST ON THE CHESS BOARD" provides an insight into the activities of these industries in geopolitical affairs and an alternative view of events leading to the "Falklands Conflict."
Many of these events, some of which intertwined with the life of an English businessman, are true. The character, Adam Tate, is necessarily fictionalized.
©1982-2002 David P. Michaels
(Registered with The Writer's Guild of America)
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Contributed to early strategic planning discussions for a proposed "South American Common Market," which has evolved into the "MERCOSUR" region of South America;
Developed strategic proposal for an economic solution to the Falkland Island dilemma.
Credited with anticipating the concepts behind the "Brady Plan" and the "Enterprise for the Americas" programs launched by the Bush Administration;
Co-founded the Uruguayan American Chamber of Commerce in the United States, with His Excellency Dr. Julio Sanguinetti, during his first term as President of the Republic of Uruguay.
Notably, was the principal proposer of the "International Central Clearing House" for the registration and settlement of sovereign debt trades;
Contributes to the policy and strategic planning debates through commentaries and publications on strategic business/economic planning and restructuring; trade and investment development.
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