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[TEASER] Third Worldism and the Bandung Spirit w/ Pranay Somayajula

Jul 22, 2025
Pranay Somayajula, a writer and political educator, dives into the roots and relevance of Third Worldism and the Bandung Conference of 1955. He discusses how colonialism remains a persistent force in the Global South and its implications for modern anti-imperialism. Pranay shares his personal journey in activism and the significance of international solidarity in today's geopolitical landscape. The conversation also highlights how the lessons from the Bandung Conference can inform contemporary struggles for justice and equity.
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INSIGHT

Third World Solidarity Threatens Empire

  • Third World solidarity threatened American imperial interests during the Cold War.
  • Coordinated actions among newly independent countries challenged global capitalist dominance.
ANECDOTE

Pranay's Political Evolution

  • Pranay Somayajula shared his journey from anarchism to Marxism-Leninism, driven by growing anti-imperialist politics.
  • He emphasizes educating the American left about internationalism and global power structures.
INSIGHT

Bandung Conference's Global Solidarity

  • The 1955 Bandung Conference united diverse newly independent countries to oppose colonialism and neocolonialism collectively.
  • Despite ideological differences, this solidarity laid the foundation for Third Worldism as a political current.
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