Neocolonialism Chapter 4: Monopoly Capitalism and the American Dollar
Main arguments:
1. The internal contradictions of imperialist alliances
2. The ideological and material role of anticommunism
3. The importance of the state sector
Neocolonialism Chapter 4: Monopoly Capitalism and the American Dollar
4. The characteristics of a ‘retreating imperial power’a. Retreat creates a vacuum
5. Rise of the US post WWII:
Neocolonialism Chapter 4: Monopoly Capitalism and the American Dollar
6. Marshall Plan and Point Four Program
Neocolonialism Chapter 4: Monopoly Capitalism and the American Dollar
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Neocolonialism Chapter 4: Monopoly Capitalism and the American Dollar
Neocolonialism Chapter 4: Monopoly Capitalism and the American Dollar
7. The role of technology and scientific research
and insurance establishments
Discussion Question: Is the imperial retreat we see today in any way similar to the retreat of the European powers post WWII? What kind of world order will fill the vacuum created by this retreat?
