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The U.S. Dollar System as a Source of International Disorder
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The U.S. Dollar System as a Source of International Disorder

Dollar centrality was originally weaponized to help maintain global order. But as the United States increasingly exploits dollar centrality for purposes of national security, other countries will look to escape dollar power.

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By Daniel Davies and Henry Farrell
Published on Jan 22, 2026

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