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The Colony Archive

The Colony Archive
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A podcast on imperialism, hosted by Navid (PhD). We cover the culture, politics, and history of empire and resistance, through educational monologues and interviews with experts. For member-only content, visit us at: www.patreon.com/cw/TheColonyArchive

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Navid explains the economic and geopolitical causes of the 2026 Iranian protests from Tehran.

When we recorded this episode on January 7, the Iranian protests against inflation, which had begun on December 29, appeared largely peaceful. Since Janua... more

Navid provides a primer on liberalism. He defines what it means to be a liberal! He then explains three things: why everyone in the US political mainstream is a liberal; how liberalism has historically denied certain demographics their rights; and, w... more

The United States government created "area studies" around the Second World War, funding universities to understand the "areas" of the world that were important to the expanding U.S. empire. But, now, with the U.S. empire entering the autumn of its d... more

Navid explains the major differences between colonial empires and the agrarian empires that preceded them.

Consider supporting us at: www.patreon.com/TheColonyArchive

The founder of ⁨‪PersianPoetics, Muhammad Ali Mojaradi (known as Sharghzadeh) returned to the Colony Archive to talk Iranian "diaspora fatigue." We talk about the politics of the Iranian diaspora, national "dislocation," and how Iranians view their n... more

Navid dives into the history behind Iran's negotiations with the West over its nuclear program; this history stretches some 22 years back to when Mohammad Khatami was Iran's president. He also explains whether there is any possibility for renewed neg... more

Navid talked to Kumars Salehi about German politics on Palestine-Israel. They also talked about Germany's colonial history.

Kumars is a visiting assistant professor of German specializing in 19th-21st century German philosophy, decolonial theory, a... more

Navid looks for a historical connection between Islamophobia in 2025 and European intellectual history.

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Ameem Lutfi
A historical anthropologist specializing in transnational mobility.
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Episode: The End of Area Studies?
Masoud Pesachkian
President of Iran
Episode: Will Iran Negotiate with the US, AGAIN?
Kumars Salehi
Visiting assistant professor at University of Pittsburgh's Department of German and co-host of the audio-based podcast Delete Your Account.
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Germany and the Question of Palestine
Amanullah Tariq
Expert on Islamic militancy and geopolitics
Episode: [PREVIEW] Islamic Militancy and the West with Amanullah Tariq
Mohammad Ali Mojaradi
Founder of Persian Poetics and author of The Flame of Love, focusing on Persian literature and Rumi's works.
Persian Poetics
Episode: Reading Rumi in New York
Camila Escalante
News editor for the Casachon News and correspondent for Press TV, covering Latin America.
Episode: Why Does the US Want to Invade Venezuela?

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Navid
Host of The Colony Archive

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Islamic Militancy in South Asia, with Amanullah Tariq
Q: Can you enlighten us a little about the Muslim rebellion or the Muslim element of the mutiny against the British?
Amanullah explains that historical Islamic resistance includes significant rebellions against British colonization, particularly noting the First War of Independence as a pivotal moment for Muslim identity.
Will Iran Negotiate with the US, AGAIN?
Q: Would you be willing to restart diplomacy?
Masoud Pesachkian expressed that he believes resolving differences with the US through dialogue and talks is possible.
Why Does the US Want to Invade Venezuela?
Q: What do you say about the Venezuelans or people from Latin America who ask you how to emigrate to the Global North?
Many Latin Americans seek better opportunities but do not benefit from aligning with U.S. interests or governments.
Why Does the US Want to Invade Venezuela?
Q: Can you tell us what is happening in Venezuela right now?
The U.S. is incrementally increasing its military presence and threats against Venezuela, which is moving towards a potential invasion.
Reading Rumi in New York
Q: What do you think Persian literature has to offer to the world today?
Persian literature offers deep reflections on the soul and death, humanizing the medieval world and providing meaningful insights.

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What is The Colony Archive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A dynamic exploration of imperialism connects historical realities with contemporary political issues through a blend of educational monologues and expert interviews. The discussions encompass various aspects of culture, politics, and resistance, providing listeners with critical perspectives on the lasting impacts of empires and the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized communities worldwide. Notably, the dialogue encourages a reconsideration of widely accepted narratives surrounding liberalism and colonialism, appealing to listeners interested in deeper understandings of history and its implications today.

Through its thoughtful examination of topics such as the ties between area studies and U.S. imperialism, the complexities of Irania... more

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1. Ameem Lutfi
2. Masoud Pesachkian
3. Kumars Salehi
4. Amanullah Tariq
5. Mohammad Ali Mojaradi
6. Camila Escalante

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