This paper makes the
argument that neoliberalism represents the evolution of imperialism in the 21st
century and can be considered a distinct form of imperialism itself. It
comprehensively analyzes imperialism's economic, political, military, and
cultural or ideological dimensions. It highlights the transition from
traditional colonial powers to contemporary global players, focusing on the
United States as an imperial power and the quintessential neoliberal state.
This transformation involves shifting from overt colonization towards subtler
strategies centered on securitization, economic dominance, and capital
accumulation. The paper also explores how modern neoliberal imperialism relies
on the global market as a powerful tool to advance dominant nations' interests
while maintaining the facade of independence for peripheral countries. It also
examines the relationship between the ruling classes and their complex
relations with global capitalism and their significant role as instruments for
promoting the agendas of leading nations.
