In the wake of the global pandemic, economies worldwide have faced unprecedented challenges. For island nations like Mauritius, the economic implications have been particularly severe, given the country’s heavy reliance on international trade and tourism. This case study explores the strategic initiatives undertaken by Mauritius, focusing on the establishment of the Diplomatic Economic Intelligence Unit (DEIU), aimed at revitalizing the economy through targeted international outreach, particularly towards the African continent.
Background
Mauritius, known for its robust economic strategies and political stability, encountered significant disruptions during the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic not only decimated its tourism sector but also exposed the vulnerabilities of depending heavily on European markets. With the traditional economic pathways constricted, Mauritius confronted potential economic stagnation and the urgent need for diversification.
Challenges
Economic Contraction: As European economies suffered, the demand for Mauritian exports dwindled, leading to an inevitable contraction in GDP and a spike in unemployment rates.
Over-dependence on Fossil Fuels: Fluctuations in fossil fuel prices had historically buffered economic shocks but posed long-term sustainability risks.
Need for Market Diversification: The reliance on traditional markets like Europe needed reevaluation, with the pressing need to explore new markets and opportunities.
Strategic Response: The DEIU Initiative
In response to these multifaceted challenges, the Mauritian government proposed the creation of the Diplomatic Economic Intelligence Unit (DEIU). This initiative was designed as a strategic pivot to leverage diplomatic channels for economic resilience, focusing primarily on untapped African markets.
Objectives of the DEIU
Market Diversification: By penetrating African markets, Mauritius aims to reduce its dependence on European economies and diversify its economic portfolio.
Crisis Management: Establish a framework to manage and mitigate future economic shocks, leveraging Mauritius’ diplomatic relations.
Sustainable Development: Promote sustainable business practices through the export of renewable energy technology and sustainable tourism models to African countries.
Operational Framework
Data and Intelligence Gathering: Collect and analyze economic data to identify potential markets and sectors for expansion in Africa.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with local businesses, government bodies, and international agencies to foster partnerships and joint ventures.
Policy Advocacy: Influence economic and trade policies that favor Mauritian economic interests abroad.
Implementation
The DEIU’s approach to implementation revolves around several strategic actions:
Establishing Presence in Africa: Set up offices in key African countries to act as hubs for trade and economic intelligence.
Capacity Building: Train Mauritian entrepreneurs and businesses on African market dynamics and cultural nuances.
Financial Strategies: Engage with international financial institutions and regional banks to secure funding for Mauritian businesses expanding into Africa.
Impact and Outcomes
Short-term Gains
Increased Exports: A significant uptick in Mauritian exports to Africa, particularly in sectors like textile, information technology, and renewable energy.
Job Creation: Boost in employment opportunities within Mauritius linked to the export sectors.
Long-term Benefits
Economic Stability: Reduced economic volatility from diversified markets and revenue streams.
Enhanced Diplomatic Relations: Strengthened ties with African nations, leading to mutual economic and political benefits.
Challenges and Risks
Political Instability in Target Markets: African markets vary widely in political stability, which could impact investment security.
Cultural and Operational Hurdles: Navigating diverse business cultures and regulatory environments in Africa requires adaptability and extensive local knowledge.
The Diplomatic Economic Intelligence Unit represents a bold step for Mauritius in reshaping its economic landscape post-pandemic. By turning to Africa—a region with burgeoning potential and increasing international focus—Mauritius not only diversifies its economic dependencies but also sets a precedent for how small nations can strategically leverage diplomacy for economic gain. The success of the DEIU will depend on continuous adaptation, robust stakeholder engagement, and an unyielding commitment to sustainable development principles. This initiative marks the beginning of a transformative journey, steering Mauritius towards a resilient and prosperous future.
Psychological Manipulation
It is being used ubiquitously to control the masses and their perceptions. The goal is to alter the perception; modify the perception and you change reality. You need to start positioning yourself to be in the land of neutrality when it comes to taking a stance. Neutral does not mean running and hiding in some zone. You should be able to look at the argument from both sides of the coin and agree with either side if necessary without becoming emotionally attached to the outcome. When you commit yourself to a certain position you hamper your ability to see the full picture; you have willingly reduced your range of observation by 50% or more. Take this principle to the stock markets; you should not forcefully try to find a camp you belong to. In other words being a perma-bull or a perma-bear is utterly silly for now you only have access to 50% of the data; you will block any bullish scenario if you are perma-bear and vice versa. Data is there to be used not to be blocked, and that is where the top players are getting the masses; they are forcing them to make permanent choices or take permanent positions that are detrimental to their welfare. The players doing the pushing though are not plagued with these handicaps; they easily navigate from one camp to another, never forming any attachment with any of these camps.
Economic Deception via Hot Money
Everything going forward is going to be driven by hot money. To control a beast, you need to make that beast feel helpless, once the creature feels helpless no matter how ferocious it was before, it will refuse to resist. Experiments have shown that once rats are made to feel helpless and then put into a pool of water, they give up trying to survive rather rapidly. Instead of swimming for hours and hours trying to live, they usually give up almost immediately and drown. However, these same rats that were made to feel helpless can revert to their former selves, if they are given some encouragement, before being put into the pool. Just the bare minimum of exposure in such an environment is enough to make these guys fight for their lives. Central bankers are utilising the same strategy, only this time, they are working with human test subjects and not mice; the goal here is to push the majority into a state of helplessness, and if you look around we are almost there. Nobody seems to want to resist; compare today’s resistance to that of the 50’s, 60.s, 70’s, 80’s, etc. and it appears pathetic in nature. The purpose of hammering this point in so deeply is to make you understand that hot money is not going away because the masses are not making an issue of it; they are quiet so the raid will continue. It is going to get even hotter; it is going to get so hot that we will not bother getting into the details now; you will not believe us at this point. As we get closer to these levels, we will address them in more detail. Moreover, you are right; this experiment will not end well, but even more important is that no one knows when it will end. It will only end when the masses have had enough, but what if you can control or alter their perception of what they deem to be “enough”; then the word takes on a whole new meaning.
Conclusion
Since we went off the Gold standard, the Fed’s primary function has not been to control interests rates for the benefit of the masses. Their goal has been to use interest as a weapon to trigger boom and bust cycles. The masses still don’t understand what is going on and with the passage of each day, fewer and fewer individuals know the dangers of Fiat. It took roughly 100 years for the debt to go from 0 to 1 trillion dollars, now we add that amount to the debt each year. It is insane, but the masses are silent, and who knows when they will finally decide enough is enough. So far, everyone that has attempted to place a date and time on the masses snapping out of their slumber has been proven wrong. One can assume that this experiment will continue for quite awhile and with no resistance, the Feds will continue to flood this market with money. In such an environment, one should view sharp corrections as buying opportunities, and it would be prudent to allocate a portion of one’s fund to precious metals.
