US Dollar dependence turns a seemingly voluntary decision into a necessity, enabling Washington to weaponize global financial institutions as enforcement mechanisms for American foreign policy
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Dollar Dominance: The Fed’s Geopolitical Shadow
The Fed, the Dollar, and the Geopolitics of Global Monetary Power in a Changing Era
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Main Question: How does Fed monetary policy shape US geopolitical power, and what does the Powell-to-Warsh transition mean for dollar dominance? Argument: The dollar’s reserve status turns every Fed decision into a geopolitical event, enabling financial sanctions while keeping BRICS alternatives marginal. Conclusion: Warsh’s hawkish instincts can reinforce dollar credibility, but ultimately, his goal is not to push US geopolitical objectives.
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Malliband, M. (2026). Dollar Dominance: The Fed’s Geopolitical Shadow. EPIS Insight · International Economic Relations.