In a recent discussion, Paul Blustein, renowned author and expert at CSIS, provided insights into the U.S. dollar’s status as a global reserve currency. Blustein, author of the book “King Dollar: The Past and Future of the World’s Dominant Currency,” delved into the complexities of the dollar’s dominance and the role of stablecoins in the economy. He emphasized that America often expects benefits from the dollar without facing potential downsides. This conversation invites a reevaluation of how the dollar shapes global economic relations and the future of financial innovations.