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Hidden beneath the earth's surface lies an empire of unmatched complexity. Initially appearing unimpressive, this network of fiber optic cables and concealed payment systems represents one of the most sophisticated empires in history. Renowned political scientists Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman argue that the United States has harnessed these essential routes of the global economy as instruments of control over foreign businesses and nations, whether allies or adversaries, thus securing its dominance on the world stage.
Utilizing exclusive reporting and pioneering research, Farrell and Newman reveal how this subterranean realm has empowered the United States to monitor other nations and isolate its foes. As China and Russia endeavor to detach from this domineering US-led system, the global economic landscape is being transformed into a zone of conflict. Recent debates on trade wars, sanctions, and technology export controls are minor disturbances forewarning of deeper tectonic shifts below, as we unknowingly edge toward a perilous new contest for empire."Underground Empire," a crucial read for those seeking insight into today's power dynamics, intricately combines stories of economic clashes, secret surveillance, and underground infrastructure initiatives. It illustrates how these elements have driven the world order to a precarious state and explores possible paths to steer away from impending turmoil.