The aftermath of America's response to 9/11, including invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, has led to devastating consequences such as the rise of the Taliban and ISIS. Other attempts at intervention, like in Libya, have also resulted in civil wars and chaos. This pattern reflects imperial decline and the struggles faced by middle-income countries like India and Brazil. A solution proposed is muscular national capitalism, as advocated by Trump.
Featuring Richard Seymour on the global politics of the Palestinian struggle and Israel's war on Gaza. The first of a two-part interview.
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