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The Dollar as a Weapon: How SWIFT Became the Most Powerful Non-Military Instrument in Modern Geopolitics

When Russia was disconnected from SWIFT in 2022, it marked a turning point in global power. This doctrine-level report decodes how financial warfare has become the new front line of geopolitical competition and what comes next.

Global Chanakya EditorialLead Analyst

2 July 2026 32 min read 6 views

The Dollar as a Weapon: How SWIFT Became the Most Powerful Non-Military Instrument in Modern Geopolitics

The Dollar as a Weapon: How SWIFT Became the Most Powerful Non-Military Instrument in Modern Geopolitics

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