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These territories allow corporations and the ultra-wealthy to hide assets, avoid taxes, and bypass regulations.
As the British Empire collapsed after WWII, financial interests in London pivoted. Instead of governing land, they began governing . They created a "second empire" comprised of: Crown Dependencies (e.g., Jersey, Guernsey). The Spider's Web: Britain's Second Empire | Documentary Film
The film argues this system drains wealth from developing nations, exacerbating global inequality. exacerbating global inequality.