#41: What Is Imperialism Today?

What is Imperialism Today? More people are talking about imperialism because of the US's backing of Israel's war against Gaza and heightened rivalry between the US, China and Russia. But what is imperialism in the third decade of the 21st century? Jeff Webber and Charlie Post discuss how we should understand imperialism and its relationship to capitalism today, the need for a better theory of imperialism than those developed by marxists like Lenin a century ago, and the political implications of how we understand imperialism. If you're interested in this topic, check out other Victor's Children episodes on imperialism and anti-imperialism including episodes 31, 32, 33, 36 and 40. If you're new to the topic you may want to listen to episode 31 before this episode. Recommended reading: Todd Gordon and Jeffery R. Webber, Prelude to a New Imperial Order? – Spectre Journal https://spectrejournal.com/prelude-to-a-new-imperial-order/