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?