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Western countries, including the UK and the US, are only now contemplating their own digital currencies, which critics argue could serve as instruments of surveillance and authoritarian control. The slow pace of these developments, coupled with geopolitical tensions, leaves the global economy vulnerable to shocks and destabilization.
The Path Forward
With mounting scandals, economic headwinds, and international conflicts, Britain and its allies appear to be heading toward a period of profound upheaval. The UK’s government seems increasingly distracted by ideological and cultural battles rather than addressing fundamental economic needs, while diplomatic relations with the US and other powers become more strained.