Author: Aayam Introduction: The Game of Control In today's world Power is not always about armies or bombs. It’s also about money, systems, and influence. Every country believes it’s independent — making its own choices, shaping its own economy. But behind this surface, there’s an invisible web made of financial institutions, global corporations, and media networks — all connected through one powerful language: money. This is how global power truly operates — not through inva

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