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#963 Abraham Newman - Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy

Jul 5, 2024
Abraham Newman, an expert on America weaponizing the world economy, discusses US as an empire, global banking development, post-9/11 government response, and the need for responsible power. They explore the evolution of finance networks, the role of the US dollar, and internet centralization, highlighting global economic interplay and vulnerabilities.
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Quick takeaways

  • America's power extends through infrastructures of capitalism, leveraging economic networks to shape interactions globally.
  • World-spanning networks for finance, production, and information intensified post-Bretton Woods, accelerated by liberalization and the internet revolution.

Deep dives

America's Power Extended Through Economic Networks

America's power goes beyond traditional military might, extending through infrastructures of capitalism like the dollar clearing system and internet cables. By leveraging economic networks, America gains significant power globally, shaping interactions not just between nations but across economic networks, enhancing its authority.

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