the past present and likely future of this whole thing.  some good places to learn much more:

https://www.youtube.com/@TheNewAtlas

https://www.youtube.com/@RichardDWolff

https://www.youtube.com/@ScottRitterAgain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uiz934HVZjY

michael hudson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtHX23Trvy4&t=896s

michael hudson super imperialism

https://youtu.be/zuv4PAlKIrA

ritter on weakening russia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fTxHIVUjRc&t=500s

chris hedges medea benjamin