Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy

Type: Book

As of November 2026, Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Ezra Klein Show (Jan 2026). The book is central to the discussion on how the US has used economic integration as a weapon, providing the theoretical framework for the conversation.

Abraham L. Newman is an American political scientist and professor in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and Government Department at Georgetown University. His research focuses on the ways in which economic interdependence and globalization have transformed international politics. His work has appeared in publications such as the Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, and The New York Times.