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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Areas of the world that have traditionally championed economic liberalization are increasingly adopting protectionist measures that are often premised on safeguarding national security or ensuring the adopting economy’s technological dominance.
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How China’s rise as a global tech superpower has been deeply shaped by Western financial networks.
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