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The Twilight of America’s Financial Empire

Like ancient Athens, the United States risks using its financial power to alienate allies and precipitate its own downfall in the process.

Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman

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Finance Jan 24, 2020 Snapshot

The Twilight of America’s Financial Empire

Like ancient Athens, the United States risks using its financial power to alienate allies and precipitate its own downfall in the process.

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