

Jacobin Radio: Imperialism Today w/ Robert Brenner
Oct 16, 2024
Robert Brenner, a leading expert on imperialism, dives into the historical evolution and contemporary implications of this complex phenomenon. Ilya Matveev analyzes Russian actions through the lenses of Lenin and Mearsheimer, shedding light on the nature of imperialism from various theoretical perspectives. Hanna Perekhoda, a scholar of Russian history, offers insights into Putin's ideology regarding Ukraine, emphasizing historical narratives of sovereignty and division. The conversation highlights the ideological struggles behind modern geopolitics and the pressing need for solidarity amid global crises.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Imperialism Revisited: Lenin's Lens on Modern Conflict
02:49 • 10min
American Hegemony Post-WWII
13:06 • 6min
Russia's Imperial Aspirations
19:17 • 24min
Sovereignty and Global Power Dynamics
43:13 • 10min
Crisis, Struggle, and the Fight Against Fossil Capital
53:13 • 4min
Nationalism and Geopolitics in Ukraine
57:40 • 25min