

How the US Controls the World
May 6, 2024
Exploring the US dollar's global dominance, impact on international trade, challenges faced, and pivotal events like Nixon's gold standard abandonment. Analyzing historical IMF interventions, currency devaluations, and central bank actions during economic crises. Discussing the intricate ties between global power shifts, financial dynamics, and the clash of technocracy and populism in the global system.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The US Dollar's Dominance in Global Economics
02:15 • 21min
Currency Challenges and IMF Interventions
23:34 • 7min
Navigating International Financial Uncertainties
30:04 • 5min
The Impact of Dollar Swaps on International Banking
34:42 • 11min
Global Power Shifts and Financial Dynamics
45:59 • 22min
Navigating the Clash of Technocracy and Populism in the Global System
01:07:38 • 2min