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Colonialism or sovereignty? How the global financial system traps countries in debt

Geopolitical Economy Report

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Support to Countries Following US

Countries that align with the US and meet certain criteria, such as being at peace like Ukraine, receiving support from institutions like the IMF. The US tends to aid countries in repaying debts, even if the debts were not directly borrowed, by providing foreign aid through mechanisms like paying off banks and bondholders. This support is typically extended to countries classified as 'friendly,' including right-wing dictatorships or client oligarchs.

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