Armin Rosen

Armin Rosen, a staff writer at Tablet magazine specializing in international affairs, takes a hard look at Bill Gates’ $200 billion philanthropic pledge to Africa. He argues that Gates’ top-down approach often disregards local needs, citing instances in Kenya where initiatives like the Alliance for a Green Revolution imposed unwanted agricultural technologies. While acknowledging the successes in health initiatives, Rosen raises critical questions about whether billionaires truly empower local communities or undermine democratic governance.