THE WORLD BANK AS A MECHANISM OF GLOBAL INFLUENCE BY THE UNITED STATES
Keywords:
Trade turnover, Belt and Road Initiative, technology transfer, China, Uzbekistan, economic cooperation, infrastructure developmentAbstract
The World Bank, established in 1944, is a pivotal institution in global economic
governance, ostensibly designed to promote development and reduce poverty.
However, its structure, decision-making processes, and policy priorities have long
been shaped by the United States, raising questions about its role as a mechanism of
U.S. global influence. This article examines the historical and contemporary
dynamics of U.S.
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