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“The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World”
Book Excerpt
In her groundbreaking book, “The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World,” author Atossa Araxia Abrahamian reveals a shocking truth: our world is not what it seems. The concept of nation-states and borders no longer holds true in today’s globalized economy.
Abrahamian explains that special economic zones, tax havens, and free ports are carving up the planet, leaving millions worse off. She exposes how capitalists, driven by profit, regard these liminal and offshore jurisdictions as frontiers to be conquered.
But is this new world order a license for freewheeling regimes of open borders? Far from it. The hidden globe can empower the most xenophobic and exclusionary nationalism. In fact, the author argues that these policies are not limited to one political ideology; both left and right-wing parties have been complicit in perpetuating this system.
This reality has a devastating impact on the lives of millions worldwide. Detainees languish in offshore prisons, impoverished workers toil in duty-free industrial zones, and sailors and asylum seekers become stranded at sea without documents. In a world where those who cannot stay home are unwanted abroad, they often find themselves in a third space – neither here nor there.
The author’s bold expose has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the global landscape. By shedding light on these hidden corners, Abrahamian challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about nationhood and borders. Will you join her in this journey?
Source: www.cbsnews.com
