Capitalism is a cold system. It is housed by countries but is loyal to none of them. 17th century Holland was once the great capitalist country of Europe, defeated by the British. 19th century Britain is now a shell – and a colony of the US. Today the United States and Europe, once proud mothers to capitalism, are scrambling for their lives. The real power of capitalism are in the factories of China, the energy sources of Russia, the science of Germany and the New Silk Road that will unite them all.
