Part 8/10:
Resistance and Alternatives
Despite the dominance of Western financial and technological systems, cracks are emerging. Countries like Russia and China have begun developing alternative infrastructures, such as China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payments System (CIPS) to rival Swift, and satellite systems like BeiDou to challenge GPS. These efforts are part of a broader movement toward greater independence, regional cooperation, and diversification away from Western-controlled systems.
Regional alliances and new mechanisms for trade, currency swaps, and technological cooperation reflect an emerging counterbalance to Western sanctions. This shift indicates a potential move toward a multipolar world where sovereignty and autonomy are more feasible for many nations.