In an era marked by concerns over tariffs, political polarization, and shifting global alliances, questions about the durability of the U.S. dollar鈥檚 international dominance are becoming increasingly urgent. Economist Barry Eichengreen traces the evolution of cross-border money from the earliest coinage of the 7th century B.C.E. to modern cryptocurrencies and emerging central bank digital currencies. Please join the Smithsonian Associates in welcoming Barry Eichengreen, author of Money Beyond Borders.