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

In this discussion, David Adler from the Democracy in Europe Movement and Daniel Bessner from the University of Washington delve into the U.S. dollar’s significant global influence. They explore how dollar diplomacy intertwines with military strategy to maintain American power. The conversation highlights historical expansionism and its evolution towards economic dominance, particularly in Latin America. They also call for a shift in focus for activists to include economic factors in challenging systemic power dynamics, advocating for a progressive rethinking of dollar power.