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Underground Empire
Book • 2023
In "Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy," Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman delve into the intricate ways in which the US government has leveraged its control over key economic and informational choke points to exert global influence.
The book examines how this strategic control has shaped international relations and economic power dynamics.
Farrell and Newman analyze various case studies, illustrating how the US has used its position to shape global markets and political outcomes.
The authors explore the implications of this power dynamic for global stability and cooperation.
The book offers a critical perspective on the role of the US in the global economy and its impact on international relations.
The book examines how this strategic control has shaped international relations and economic power dynamics.
Farrell and Newman analyze various case studies, illustrating how the US has used its position to shape global markets and political outcomes.
The authors explore the implications of this power dynamic for global stability and cooperation.
The book offers a critical perspective on the role of the US in the global economy and its impact on international relations.
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Mentioned by Henry Farrell as a book co-authored with Abe Newman, discussing government control of choke points.
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Talking to Political Scientist Henry Farrell with Max Read
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Henry Farrell ; co-authored with Abe Newman, it explores the weaponization of globalization and interdependence.
Henry Farrell ; co-authored with Abe Newman, it explores the weaponization of globalization and interdependence.
Hidden empire: How America wields economic power
