

The Dollar's Role in American Empire, with David Adler and Daniel Bessner (PODCAST 2-04-2020)
Feb 4, 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.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Exploring Dollar Diplomacy and American Influence
05:41 • 2min
The Evolution of American Expansionism: From Territorial Gains to Economic Dominance
08:10 • 2min
Dollar Diplomacy and Military Power
10:26 • 31min
Dismantling the Interconnected Systems of Power
41:26 • 2min
Rethinking Dollar Power: A Progressive Agenda
43:35 • 14min