NATO Sanctions Nothing New. Back Fired Big Time From Rome to Byzantine Dominance and Beyond. The US has imposed two-thirds of the World's Sanctions since the 1990s.
Silver Sunday School. Severus Deathbed Wish "Pay Attention to Soldiers Over Everyone Else" and how that's today's playbook also Backfiring Bigtime.
The first two charts are precisely the same as we see today with
USA Collapse today.
Same exact thing.
Pay Military Industrial Complex first
and ignore the workers
Turns out Pay Soldiers First and Forget Everything Else Didn’t Work out then and isn’t working out today
The decline of the Western Roman Empire and the emergence of the Byzantine Empire in the East was influenced by multiple factors, including Diocletian's policies. Elements associated with the shift in power:
Debasement of currency: The dilution of silver purity in Roman coins, which began long before Diocletian, led to inflation and economic instability. Diocletian attempted to address this by introducing new gold and silver coins, but the damage was already done.
Edict on Maximum Prices: Diocletian's attempt to control inflation through price controls (the Edict on Maximum Prices) ultimately failed. It led to shortages, black markets, and further economic disruption.
Administrative reforms: While Diocletian's division of the empire into four parts (the Tetrarchy) was intended to improve governance, it ultimately contributed to the empire's fragmentation.
Military pressures: The need to defend vast frontiers against external threats strained the empire's resources, particularly in the West.
Shift of power to the East: Constantinople, founded by Constantine I, became increasingly important as a political and economic center, drawing resources and attention away from Rome.
These factors combined to weaken the Western Roman Empire, creating an opportunity for the Eastern half (Byzantine Empire) to emerge as the dominant continuation of Roman power. The East, with its stronger economy, more defensible position, and control of key trade routes, was better equipped to withstand the challenges that ultimately led to the West's collapse.
Byzantine Empire
a list of Byzantine emperors from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE up to Constantine IV:
Zeno (474-491 CE)
Anastasius I (491-518 CE)
Justin I (518-527 CE)
Justinian I (527-565 CE)
Justin II (565-578 CE)
Tiberius II Constantine (578-582 CE)
Maurice (582-602 CE)
Phocas (602-610 CE)
Heraclius (610-641 CE)
Constantine III (641 CE)
Heraklonas (641 CE)
Constans II (641-668 CE)
Constantine IV (668-685 CE)
This list covers the period from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the reign of Constantine IV
First Time We See
1. What Are Sanctions?
2. How They Backfire
During the Byzantine Empire, there was indeed a period when coins featuring Christ's image were minted, which had significant implications for Muslim use of these coins. This occurred during the reign of Justinian II (685-695 CE and 705-711 CE).
In 692 CE, Justinian II introduced a new gold solidus coin design that featured an image of Christ Pantocrator (Christ the Almighty) on the obverse side.
This was the first time Christ's image had appeared on Byzantine coinage, marking a significant shift in numismatic iconography.
The introduction of Christ's image on coins created a dilemma for Muslims, who were expanding their territory and coming into increasing contact with Byzantine currency. Islamic religious principles generally discouraged the use of images, particularly those of religious figures, and there were concerns about handling coins bearing such images.
This coin design served as an indirect form of economic sanction against Muslims.
By putting Christ's image on the coins, the Byzantines made it problematic for Muslims to use this currency without conflicting with their religious beliefs.
Intentional Sanctions, Subsequently Backfired
This move was likely intentional, as it forced Muslims to either compromise their principles or find alternative means of conducting trade and financial transactions.
The Muslim response to this challenge came under the Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik (685-705 CE). In 696-697 CE, he introduced a new, distinctly Islamic coinage system. These new coins featured only text, avoiding any human or divine representations. The inscriptions were religious in nature, proclaiming Islamic beliefs and the supremacy of the one God.
This episode illustrates how coinage became a tool in the ideological and economic competition between the Byzantine and early Islamic empires. The Byzantines used religious imagery as a form of soft power, while the Muslims countered with their own religiously-inspired but aniconic (non-representational) designs.
It's worth noting that this conflict over coinage was part of a broader struggle between these two expanding empires, involving not just economic but also religious and cultural dimensions. The coin designs served as powerful symbols of each empire's values and beliefs, projected onto the everyday medium of economic exchange.
Sanctions Backfire Bigtime
The introduction of Christ's image on Byzantine coins during the reign of Justinian II (685-695 CE and 705-711 CE) backfire and disrupt the dominant position of Justinian II within the Byzantine Empire and put strain in the context of Byzantine-Muslim relations.
Impact on Byzantine-Muslim Relations
Economic Sanctions: The depiction of Christ on coins created a religious and economic barrier for Muslims, who were expanding their territories and coming into contact with Byzantine currency.
Islamic principles generally discouraged the use of images, especially those of religious figures, making it problematic for Muslims to handle these coins without violating their religious beliefs. This acted as an indirect economic sanction, compelling Muslims to either compromise their principles or develop alternative currencies. The Byzantines did this intentionally without considering their sanctions would backfire.
Muslim Response: In response to the Byzantine coinage, the Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik introduced a new Islamic coinage system in 696-697 CE. These coins featured only text with religious inscriptions, avoiding any human or divine representations. This move was part of a broader effort to assert Islamic identity and independence from Byzantine influence.
Internal Byzantine Context
Iconoclasm and Religious Controversy: The use of Christ's image on coins was part of a broader religious and political context within the Byzantine Empire. The period following Justinian II saw the Iconoclastic Controversy, where the use of religious images was hotly debated. This controversy led to significant internal strife and division within the empire. The image of Christ on coins disappeared for about a century and a half during this period, only to reappear after the restoration of images in the mid-9th century.
Symbol of Authority: The depiction of Christ on coins was also a statement of the divine sanction of the emperor's rule. It reinforced the idea that the emperor's authority was granted by God, a concept that was central to Byzantine political theology. This use of religious imagery was intended to strengthen the emperor's legitimacy and unify the empire under a common religious and political ideology.
The introduction of Christ's image on Byzantine coins had significant religious and economic implications, particularly in terms of Byzantine-Muslim relations.
The internal religious controversies and the external economic sanctions against Muslims were key aspects of this period, reflecting the broader struggles and dynamics of the Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Use of Religious Icons on Coin (Deliberate and Intentional Sanctions) Give Rise to Muslims to Develop a Better Alliance and Better Gold System
The Muslim response to the Byzantine coinage featuring Christ's image ultimately led to the development of a distinct Islamic coinage system that became popular and effectively countered the Byzantine economic strategy.
This response indicates that the Byzantine attempt to sanction Muslims through their coinage backfired in several ways:
Creation of a new Islamic coinage system:
In 696-697 CE, the Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik introduced a new, distinctly Islamic coinage system. These coins featured only text with religious inscriptions, avoiding any human or divine representations. This move allowed Muslims to have their own currency that aligned with their religious principles and trade needs encouraging other people to trade outside Byzantine coins.Rapid adoption and spread:
The new Islamic coins, based on the gold dinar and silver dirham, quickly gained popularity. The inscriptions on these coins proclaimed Islamic beliefs and the supremacy of one God, making them acceptable for use by Muslims throughout the expanding Islamic territories.Economic independence:
By creating their own coinage, the Islamic empire reduced its reliance on Byzantine currency for trade and economic transactions. This independence weakened the economic influence of the Byzantine Empire in regions under Muslim control.Ideological statement:
The new Islamic coins served as a powerful symbol of the Muslim faith and the growing strength of the Islamic state. The use of religious inscriptions instead of images demonstrated a distinct Islamic identity and challenged the Byzantine Empire's religious and political authority.Long-term impact:
The Islamic coinage system established by Abd al-Malik became the standard for centuries to come. This longevity indicates the success of the Muslim response and its effectiveness in countering the Byzantine strategy.Expansion of trade networks:
As the Islamic empire grew, its coinage became widely accepted in international trade. The popularity of Islamic coins, particularly the gold dinar, extended beyond Muslim territories, effectively competing with Byzantine currency in broader markets.Adaptation in non-Muslim regions:
The success of Islamic coinage is evident in its influence on other cultures. For example, in Spain, non-Muslim rulers began producing imitations of popular gold dinars, indicating the widespread acceptance and demand for Islamic-style coins.
The Muslim response to Byzantine coinage demonstrates how the attempted sanctions backfired, leading to the development of a robust and influential Islamic monetary system. This new system not only provided Muslims with religiously acceptable currency but also challenged Byzantine economic dominance and contributed to the expansion of Islamic influence in trade and commerce across a wide geographical area.
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One Third of the World Under US Sanctions
The US has imposed two-thirds of the world's sanctions since the 1990s.
The US government currently imposes sanctions on a third of all nations on earth.
This situation disproportionately affects low-income countries, with 60% of these nations under some form of US sanctions.
The trend of using sanctions has spiked during the last four US administrations, reaching a peak under President Biden.
Expansion of Sanctions
Over the past four consecutive US governments, there has been an incremental expansion in the reliance on the US dollar as a weapon of economic warfare. Nations worldwide are being forced to create alternative financial systems and pursue de-dollarization to mitigate the impact of US sanctions.
Impact on Low-Income Countries
According to a Washington Post analysis, 60% of low-income countries are under US sanctions. These sanctions have significant detrimental effects on the economies of these nations, exacerbating poverty and limiting access to global markets.
Sanctions Under President Biden
President Biden's administration has imposed over 6,000 sanctions in just two years.
This represents a significant increase compared to previous administrations, further intensifying the economic pressure on targeted countries.
Types of Sanctions
Comprehensive Sanctions: Target entire countries, heavily restricting nearly all trade and financial transactions (e.g., Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria).
Targeted Sanctions: Focus on specific individuals or entities that engage in activities contrary to US foreign policy or national security goals.
Secondary Sanctions: Risk a sanctions designation against non-US persons who transact with sanctioned parties, even if no US nexus exists for the transaction.
Historical Context
The US has imposed two-thirds of the world's sanctions since the 1990s.
Sanctions are administered primarily by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).
The extensive use of sanctions by the US has significant global implications, particularly for low-income countries. The trend of increasing sanctions under recent administrations highlights the growing reliance on economic measures as tools of foreign policy.
Today BRICS++ via mBridge and The Unit and Shanghai Gold Exchange have yielded a situation where Most Nations are Dumping US Dollar like a hot potato (selling US Treasuries and Accumulating Gold)
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