terminology: "capitalism" versus "commerce"

Haven't read the article, but given the shenanigans with aid and all sorts of stuff, how much of that is "free market for rich countries, exploitation for the poor".

Never confuse cause and effect. I strongly suspect that wealth leads to power leads to free markets, not the other way round.

Just look at pretty much any empire you care to name. It's all about using their wealth to provide a security force (army) to protect their trade routes - to *their* advantage, not the other side ...

Cheers,
Wol