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Midweek greetings to all, as we unveil the 243rd chapter of Weekly Olio—a delightful concoction of laughter, insight, and a sprinkle of mystery. Within these pages, you'll discover a handpicked selection of fascinating finds from the vast realms of the internet.
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The Quote 💭
“Too many people equate activity with adding value.”
The Tweet 🐦
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The Infographic 💹
Comparing countries with the most churches (⛪️) and mosques (🕌)
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The Short Read 📝
Trump is Playing Chess. China is Playing Go. - by Raghu Raman
This piece argues that Donald Trump’s approach to global geopolitics, particularly concerning Iran, is fundamentally flawed because he operates under the paradigm of chess—a hierarchical game focused on capturing a single target with overwhelming force. In contrast, China is playing "go," a game of patience and encirclement where the objective is to gradually secure territory across the board.
While the U.S. expends military and political capital seeking decisive victories in the Middle East, China has spent decades quietly placing strategic "stones" worldwide. Through economic dominance, diplomatic brokering like the Saudi-Iran deal, and technological expansion via Huawei, China is methodically restricting American manoeuvrability. Trump’s tactical wins in his perceived chess match only accelerate the erosion of U.S. influence, blinding Washington to the reality that it is being slowly surrounded in a completely different game.
The Long Read 📜
Sorry Football. Cricket Read your Business Plan and Fixed It - by Balu Nayar
Balu Nayar’s article argues that franchise cricket has taken football’s multi-club ownership model and fundamentally improved it. While football clubs operate as holding companies constrained by UEFA regulations, relegation fears, and rigid local identities, cricket has built scalable global sports brand empires. The Indian Premier League (IPL) succeeded because it was designed from scratch for the media rights era. Features like a hard salary cap, a short season, and centrally negotiated media rights ensure that every franchise remains profitable while maintaining high competitive intensity. This allows brands like Mumbai Indians to seamlessly replicate their identity in Cape Town, New York, and London.
Looking ahead, Nayar predicts that Major League Cricket (MLC) in the U.S. is currently the most underpriced sports asset. By 2040, driven by a superior, highly profitable business model, a global cricket franchise could match the valuation of the world’s biggest football clubs. Read more…
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