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21st Century Warfare: The Nexus of Technology, Economy, & National Security


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With global economic alliances shifting and new threats emerging, will the U.S. maintain its dominance in an increasingly complex world? 

From chips to cyberterrorist threats to cryptocurrency, battles for global dominance are no longer only fought on the battlefield—they're playing out in markets, boardrooms, and cyberspace. In this episode, we sit down with Juan Zarate, a key member of the post-9/11 Bush Administration team who architected how we combat terrorist financing and think about modern financial warfare.

We explore how the U.S. has used its economic dominance as a powerful weapon—and whether countries like China and Russia are now using the same playbook to push back. Juan shares insights on the weaponization of the dollar, how financial crime networks are evolving in the digital age, and why strategies around cryptocurrency could either threaten or reinforce U.S. economic power.

The conversation dives into the intersection of technology, economic, and national security strategy, tackling key issues like cyber threats, semiconductor supply chains, and the growing role of AI in financial security. Juan also introduces his latest venture, Consilient, which is pioneering federated AI to revolutionize the fight against financial crime.

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Discover how K2 Integrity is shaping the future of financial crime prevention and cybersecurity

https://www.k2integrity.com


Read Juan Zarate’s Treasury’s War to explore the rise of financial warfare in global security
https://www.amazon.com/Treasurys-War-Unleashing-Financial-Warfare/dp/1610391152

Explore Consilient’s groundbreaking approach to financial crime detection using federated AI

https://www.consilient.com


Learn how Coinbase is driving the future of cryptocurrency and digital finance

https://www.coinbase.com

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