The Dig Third World Networks w/ Walden Bello and Jane Nalunga
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Oct 28, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Walden Bello, a noted sociologist and critic of neoliberal globalization, joins Jane Nalunga, director of SIATINI, to share insights on the aftermath of Third Worldist movements. They dive into the civil society reactions to dictatorships and structural adjustments, emphasizing the debt's role in mobilization. The duo highlights the revival of South-South solidarity and critiques the far-right's capture of anti-globalization sentiments. Finally, they discuss deglobalization paths and the future of regional cooperation in the Global South.
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Debt As Leverage For Neoliberalism
- The third world debt crisis was driven by western banks relending petrodollar funds irresponsibly.
- IMF/World Bank conditionality turned debt relief into leverage for free-market restructuring.
Use Research To Influence Policy
- Build rigorous research and evidence to expose neoliberal failures and influence policymakers.
- Feed progressive technocrats with data to shift negotiations and strengthen alliances.
Training Negotiators In Geneva And Singapore
- SIATINI began to train technocrats after seeing negotiators read statements without understanding WTO implications.
- The group expanded to work with policymakers and civil society across regions.
