Jumia Books Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis Author: James Rickards

Currency Wars by James Rickards is a gripping exposé on the hidden battles shaping the global economy. In this eye-opening work, Rickards—a seasoned financial analyst and advisor—argues that nations are no longer waging war with tanks and missiles, but with currencies, central banks, and economic manipulation. The result? A fragile global system vulnerable to collapse, conflict, and chaos.

The book opens with a chilling simulation conducted by the Pentagon, where financial warfare is treated as a national security threat. Rickards then traces the history of currency conflicts—from the Great Depression to the 2008 financial crisis—and warns of a looming showdown between major powers like the U.S., China, and the Eurozone.

The cover’s fiery battlefield of banknotes planted like soldiers against a stormy sky perfectly captures the book’s central metaphor: money as a weapon, and markets as battlegrounds.

???? Key Themes:
Currency manipulation and devaluation as tools of geopolitical strategy

Central bank policies and their unintended consequences

The fragility of the global financial system

Gold, digital currencies, and the future of monetary sovereignty

Economic warfare simulations and national security implications

???????? Kenyan Relevance:
For Kenyan economists, entrepreneurs, and policy thinkers, Currency Wars offers:

A framework for understanding global financial dynamics that impact local markets

Insights into currency valuation and inflation, especially relevant for import/export sectors

Strategic thinking for financial resilience, useful for government advisors and business leaders

A wake-up call for digital currency adoption and monetary independence

???? Cataloging Suggestions:
Category: Economics / Geopolitics / Financial Strategy

Bundles: Pair with The Death of Money, The Big Short, or Globalization and Its Discontents for a “Global Finance & Risk” bundle

Audience Tags: Economists, Policy Makers, Entrepreneurs, Strategic Thinkers, Financial Analysts