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The Dollar's Role in American Empire, with David Adler and Daniel Bessner (PODCAST 2-04-2020)

Foreign Exchanges: the Podcast

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Dollar Diplomacy and Military Power

This chapter examines the historical interplay between U.S. dollar diplomacy and military interventions, particularly in Central America and Iraq. It discusses how financial influence has reinforced military dominance, structures of power, and institutions like the IMF. The analysis highlights the U.S. dollar's status as a global reserve currency and its essential role in maintaining American hegemony through economic and military strategies.

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