(2005-07-21) Nations Lite

In their ever-expanding search for a luxurious and hassle-free life, prosperous "global citizens" and businesses are increasingly taking the bait from developers/countries offering resorts, holiday homes and offices in what TrendWatchingCom has dubbed Nations-Lite: a light version of a country or society, like a Diet Coke, stripped of annoying "features" like crime, bad weather and excessive taxes. Which leaves the good things like sun, nice villas and glittering shopping malls. Could be a cool Open Society, more likely a Company Town. Needs a Minimal Compact?