| ID | 177599 |
| Title Proper | English School, cryptocurrencies, and the technological foundations of world society |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Cacciatori, Mattia |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Within the social sciences, there is growing interest in the ways in which cryptocurrencies are shaping interactions. The major approaches have been economic, sociological, legal, and technological. On the other hand, the international relations (IR) literature has been silent on the issue. This is striking as cryptocurrencies are considered to be a potential threat to dollar’s hegemony (Pierracini 2018), which has been credited as garnering the US economic and political advantages associated with its power position in international society (Strange 1987). Furthermore, private crypto-investments also stimulate debates on the denationalisation of currencies, which implicates the entire state-based architecture of Westphalian politics. Therefore, the emergence of cryptocurrencies could influence hegemonic cycles, diplomacy, and power distribution among states and between state and non-state actors. |
| `In' analytical Note | Cambridge Review of International Affairs Vol. 33, No.4; Aug 2020: p.477-479 |
| Journal Source | Cambridge Review of International Affairs Vol: 33 No 4 |
| Key Words | English School ; Cryptocurrencies |