Rev Left Radio A World Order without Conscience: Imperialism, Islamophobia, and the Geopolitical Order (Introducing The Adnan Husain Show)
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Feb 24, 2025 In a captivating discussion, Professors Peter Beattie and Karim Bettache delve into the shifting geopolitical landscape, emphasizing China's rising influence and its implications for global relations. They explore the complexities of global intervention and critique U.S. imperialism, especially regarding the Middle East. The conversation reveals the intricate connections between racism, class struggle, and Islamophobia in leftist politics, urging a need for a nuanced discourse that addresses historical injustices and contemporary biases.
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Multipolarity and Conscience
- Multipolarity may not change the global system significantly without ideological motivation.
- A world without conscience, even with multiple power centers, might not be much different.
Waning Enthusiasm for Multipolarity
- Enthusiasm for multipolarity as a counter to U.S. hegemony has waned after the Palestine genocide.
- China's non-interference policy raises concerns about meaningful change in the geopolitical order.
Multinodality vs. Multipolarity
- Multinodality, not multipolarity, better describes the shifting global power dynamics.
- China lacks the military force projection of the U.S., limiting its direct intervention options.