The Dig Global Conjuncture w/ Ilias Alami and Tim Sahay
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Mar 19, 2025 
Ilias Alami, a political economy professor at Cambridge, and Tim Sahay, co-editor of The Polycrisis, tackle pressing global issues. They dissect the unraveling of the liberal international order, U.S. foreign policy, and the implications of a rising Cold War with China. The duo also discusses the impact of tariffs and state capitalism on global inequities, questioning how power dynamics shift in today's geopolitical landscape. Their insights shed light on the challenges faced by the Global South amidst these turbulent times.
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Trump's Actions and Structural Trends
- Trump's erratic behavior reflects deeper structural trends like the rise of state capitalism and a new geopolitics of connectivity.
- These trends shape his actions, despite his unpredictability.
Understanding the Polycrisis
- The "polycrisis" captures overlapping, interacting global crises: ecological devastation, economic instability, and imperial tensions.
- These interconnected crises demand a holistic understanding, challenging siloed thinking.
Multipolarity in the World Economy
- Multipolarity is evident in the distribution of economic activity, reflected in global trade and investment patterns.
- This shift has redistributed geopolitical power, challenging the traditional dominance of the U.S. and Western Europe.
