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Return to Bandung

Pranay Somayajula
Palestine
Imperialism
Gaza
Visualizing Palestine
Genocide
Israeli Military Occupation
Indigenous Resistance
Internationalist Solidarity
Anti-Colonial Theory
Anti-Zionism
Environmental Justice
Internationalism
Youth Activism
Human Rights
China
Black Liberation
Anti-Colonialism
United States
Anti-Imperialism
Colonialism

Return to Bandung is a podcast that explores questions of imperialism, resistance, and internationalist solidarity throughout history and into the present day. Through historical analysis, interviews with expert guests, and deep dives into classic works of anticolonial theory, Return to Bandung seeks to make the case for why anti-imperialist politics are as important in our current moment as ever ... more

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In this episode, I’m joined by political theorist Adom Getachew, author of Worldmaking After Empire: The Rise and Fall of Self-Determination (Princeton University Press, 2019), to discuss the politics of ‘anticolonial worldmaking’ that swept across t... more

For this special one-year anniversary episode of Return to Bandung, I’m joined by my comrade Ashwin Shantha to discuss our shared project of anti-imperialist political education. In this conversation, posted as a collaborative episode with Ashwin’s e... more

In this episode, I’m joined by scholars Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert, coauthors of Venezuela, The Present as Struggle: Voices from the Bolivarian Revolution (Monthly Review Press, 2020), to discuss the history and current situation of Vene... more

In this episode, I’m joined by economic anthropologist Jason Hickel, author of The Divide: Global Inequality from Conquest to Free Markets (W.W. Norton, 2018), to discuss the complex and interconnected relationship between imperialism—both past and p... more

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Recent Guests

Cira Pascual Marquina
Popular educator at Puro Diversidad and researcher in the Bolivarian Revolution
Bolivarian University of Venezuela
Episode: Defending Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution with Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert
Chris Gilbert
Professor of Political Studies and author focused on Venezuelan socialism
Bolivarian University of Venezuela
Episode: Defending Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution with Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert
Jason Hickel
An economic anthropologist and professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona's Institute for Environmental Science and Technology
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Episode: Imperialism and Global Inequality with Jason Hickel
Pawel Wargan
Writer, researcher, and organizer based in Berlin, coordinator of the Secretariat of the Progressive International.
Progressive International
Episode: The Politics of International Solidarity with Pawel Wargan
Jayati Ghosh
An award-winning critical developmental economist and professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Episode: Development and Imperialism with Jayati Ghosh
Samar Al-Bulushi
Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
Episode: Outsourcing Imperialism in Africa with Samar Al-Bulushi
Hafsa Kanjwal
Associate Professor of South Asian History at Lafayette College and author of Colonizing Kashmir, State-building Under Indian Occupation.
Lafayette College
Episode: Colonizing Kashmir with Hafsa Kanjwal
Priyamvada Gopal
Professor of Postcolonial Studies at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: The Politics of Decolonization with Priyamvada Gopal
Ndongo Samba Sylla
Senegalese development economist and Africa Regional Director for Research and Policy at IDEAS.
International Development Economics Associates (IDEAS)
Episode: Imperialism, Debt, and International Finance with Ndongo Samba Sylla and Farwa Sial

Host

Pranay Somayajula
Host of discussions focusing on themes of imperialism, international solidarity, and social justice.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Excellent context and analysis

    Surprisingly and delighted to have found this; a growing resource exploring the unwinding ( and rewinding ) of the imperial era from the heady independence period of post WW2 and Cold War.

    Aligned / non-aligned. : 1st, 2nd, 3rd world ; developed and developing world; the West and the global south: colonialism and neo-colonialism.

    A deep dive into the history that affects us all today.

    Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    public4jbh
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Bandung spirit lives

    Thank you for keeping the Bandung spirit alive, and reminding us of the important history of the New International Economic Order and the Non-aligned Movement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatyBram
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is praised for maintaining the spirit of anti-colonial movements and reminds audiences of important historical narratives that still resonate today.
Listeners appreciate the historical context and analysis provided, noting it as a valuable resource on imperialism and global inequality.

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Defending Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution with Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert
Q: Can you speak to what you make of the recent developments in US-Venezuela relations and the reactions within Venezuela?
The recent escalation by the US, including a bounty on Maduro and military maneuvers, is seen as a serious threat, but it has prompted strong resistance and solidarity from the Venezuelan people.
Defending Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution with Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert
Q: Could you share an overview of what the imperialist response to Venezuela's Socialist project has looked like and how it's evolved over time?
The imperialist intent against Venezuela's Socialist project began with the 2002 coup against Chavez, escalating after his death in 2013 with significant US sanctions.
Imperialism and Global Inequality with Jason Hickel
Q: What is unequal exchange and why is it important?
Hickel defines unequal exchange as the price discrepancies between Global South and North that perpetuate economic dependency and drain resources from poorer countries.
Imperialism and Global Inequality with Jason Hickel
Q: What does the mainstream narrative about global inequality get wrong?
Hickel explains that the narrative fails to account for capitalism's dependence on imperialism and the historical context of colonial exploitation.
Imperialism, Debt, and International Finance with Ndongo Samba Sylla and Farwa Sial
Q: In recent years, we've had more and more discussions about this increasingly unsustainable debt among underdeveloped nations in the Global South. What are some factors underlying the new debt crisis?
Factors include rising costs of capital and deteriorating trade conditions, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing the cycle of dependency created by historical lending practices.

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What is Return to Bandung about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on exploring themes of imperialism, anti-colonial resistance, and international solidarity, contextualized both in historical and contemporary settings. Through a combination of interviews with subject matter experts and critical analyses of relevant theoretical frameworks, listeners are engaged in discussions that link past movements to present-day issues, emphasizing the necessity of anti-imperialist politics in modern discourse. Featuring insightful commentary and critiques on the current global political landscape, the narrative underlines the significant ties between historical events and ongoing struggles faced by marginalized communities across the globe.

A standout feature is the dedicated exploration of histori... more

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7. Hafsa Kanjwal
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