Aslı Bâli

Aslı Bâli, a law professor specializing in international law and human rights, and historian Greg Grandin explore the MAGA model of U.S. imperialism. They dissect Trump's unique blend of resource-driven foreign policy and civilizational nationalism. The conversation delves into the revival of the Monroe Doctrine, the mixed motives behind intervention in Venezuela, and how U.S. aggression may provoke backlash in Latin America. They also connect the dots between foreign coercion, immigration, and domestic policing under Trump.

Aslı Bâli, a law professor specializing in human rights, and Greg Grandin, a historian focusing on U.S. imperialism, dissect the MAGA model of U.S. foreign policy. They explore how Trump's approach mixes resource exploitation with ethno-nationalism. The conversation delves into the implications of U.S. interventions in Venezuela, linking coercion strategies to domestic policing under Trumpism. They also discuss the risks of these tactics backfiring in Latin America and the erosion of liberal internationalism amid rising global multipolarity.

Gabriel Winant, a history professor at the University of Chicago, and Aslı Bâli, a law professor at Yale, engage in a lively discussion about the current political landscape. They dissect the resurgence of authoritarianism and the Democratic establishment’s failures, highlighting the energy from the socialist left. The guests explore the resilience of the millennial left against a chaotic right-wing coalition, the intertwining of race and politics, and the impact of national security on civil liberties. Their insights challenge listeners to rethink political strategies and solidarity movements.

Aslı Bâli, a scholar on left internationalism and neocolonialism, joins Aziz Rana, who examines global solidarity movements. They discuss the historical context of Third Worldism and its impact on contemporary movements, particularly concerning Palestine. The conversation highlights the importance of forming alliances against imperialism, explores the legacies of decolonization, and critiques the limitations of nation-states. They emphasize the need for transformative political action to confront ongoing neocolonial structures and foster genuine equity.

Aslı Bâli, an expert on left-wing internationalism and decolonization, teams up with Aziz Rana, a scholar of contemporary anti-neocolonial struggles. They dive into the history of Third Worldism and its relevance today, particularly in relation to the Palestinian liberation movement. The discussion spans the complexities of forming coalitions against US imperialism, the legacy of anti-colonial efforts during the Cold War, and the evolving nature of activism in response to global injustices. Their insights emphasize the need for solidarity in today’s geopolitical landscape.