Guerrilla History Introducing Our New Sister Show - The Adnan Husain Show!
Feb 14, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Professors Peter Beattie and Karim Bettache delve into the shifting geopolitical landscape, highlighting China’s emerging role and the complexities of BRICS in global politics. They tackle the intertwined issues of race and class, particularly in the context of U.S. foreign policy and Islamophobia. The conversation also critiques far-right narratives and their impact on societal perceptions of Muslims. With insightful analyses, they advocate for a more integrated approach to understanding these pressing global challenges.
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China's Role in a Multipolar World
- China's increasing global influence raises concerns about its role in geopolitical conflicts, particularly in the Middle East.
- Its passive approach to mediating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict raises questions about the effectiveness of multipolarity.
Multipolarity and Non-Interference
- Enthusiasm for China's leadership in a multipolar world is waning due to its inaction in Palestine.
- Non-interference won't change the current US-dominated geopolitical order.
Multinodality vs. Multipolarity
- Multinodality is a more accurate term than multipolarity, as it reflects the complex interconnectedness of nations.
- China lacks the military force projection of the U.S., limiting its ability to intervene directly in conflicts like the one in Gaza.