Return to Bandung
Pranay SomayajulaReturn 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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||
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In this episode, I’m joined by returning guests Cira Pascual Marquina and Chris Gilbert, both Venezuela-based scholars and Chavista activists, to provide an update from on the ground six months after the United States’ illegal invasion and kidnapping... more
In this episode, I’m joined by Ashwin Shantha, PhD student in politics at York University and host of the International Solidarity Podcast, to discuss their recent article “China’s Green Development is Both Anti-Imperialist and Socialist.” We explore... more
In this episode, I’m joined by David Ramírez Álvarez, Second Secretary and cultural attaché at the Embassy of Cuba to the United States in Washington, D.C., to talk about the history of Cuba’s socialist revolution and the ongoing fight to defend it i... more
In this episode, I’m joined by Peter Mertens, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB), to discuss the current situation and future outlook of the European left. We discuss the PTB’s meteoric rise as one of the most prominent and fast... more
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An amazing resource of anti-imperialist perspectives.
Apple Podcasts5mike4771
United States5 months ago - The leftist internationalist podcast
Finding podcasts about internationalism (or even global politics) from a Marxist perspective has been a challenge. On a whim, I searched “Bandung” and found this podcast. Brilliant guests, nuanced discussion, important (yet often ignored) topics, and a host who is an excellent interviewer - this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, Pranay!
Apple Podcasts5BurningKeyCarUnited States7 months ago - 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 Podcasts5public4jbh
United Kingdoma year 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 Podcasts5MatyBramUnited States2 years ago
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What is Return to Bandung about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This program centers on anti-imperialism, international solidarity, and grassroots resistance, often pairing historical analysis with contemporary global politics. Episodes feature deep dives into imperialism, labor and social movements, and the strategies of leftist organizing across regions—from Europe and the Americas to Asia and the Global South. Notable throughlines include anti-imperialist theory, solidarity networks, and critiques of neocolonial power, with guests ranging from scholars and organizers to former policymakers. The show stands out for its dense, idea-forward conversations, emphasis on historical context, and a consistent push toward practical pathways for building counter-power, collective action, and internationalist so... more
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Recent guests on Return to Bandung include:
1. Ashwin Shantha
2. Peter Mertens
3. Torkil Lauesen
4. Guillaume Long
5. MN Roy
6. Laleh Khalili
7. Sam Klug
8. Cira Pascual Marquina
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