Tech Elites Turn to Network States as New Frontier of Governance
Próspera sues Honduras for $11B. Analysts call it a cautionary tale for governments. Praxis founder Dryden Brown plans "Atlas" — a defence-focused spaceport city at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The FT reports charter cities appeared in Trump's 2024 campaign promises.
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