Walden Bello
Professor of sociology and co-chair of Focus on the Global South, long-time critic of neoliberal globalization and author of numerous books on development and globalization.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 2h 9min
Third World Networks w/ Walden Bello and Jane Nalunga
In this engaging discussion, Walden Bello, a noted sociologist and critic of neoliberal globalization, joins Jane Nalunga, director of SIATINI, to share insights on the aftermath of Third Worldist movements. They dive into the civil society reactions to dictatorships and structural adjustments, emphasizing the debt's role in mobilization. The duo highlights the revival of South-South solidarity and critiques the far-right's capture of anti-globalization sentiments. Finally, they discuss deglobalization paths and the future of regional cooperation in the Global South.
Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 23min
/482/ The Philippines' Dynasty & Duterte's Arrest ft. Walden Bello
In this conversation with Walden Bello, a renowned public intellectual from the Philippines, listeners dive into the turbulent world of Filipino politics. Bello discusses the implications behind Duterte's arrest and the concept of 'lawfare.' He offers insights into the entrenched political dynasties, describing the Philippines as an 'anarchy of families.' The dialogue also touches on the challenges of left-wing activism, geopolitics in the South China Sea, and lessons for the future amidst changing global dynamics.
