
Bikrum Gill
Faculty in political science and international relations and scholar of international political economy, focusing on imperialism, sovereignty, and development; author of The Political Ecology of Colonial Capitalism.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 41min
Iran Pt. 3: The Empire vs. Iran w/ Bikrum Gill
Bikrum Gill, a political science and international political economy scholar and author, unpacks imperialism, sovereignty, and colonial capitalism. He explains why Iranian sovereignty threatens U.S. regional power. He connects US actions against Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba, brings China into the picture, and examines regional alignments and forms of resistance.

Mar 12, 2026 • 2h 14min
Myth: "I Stand With the Iranian People…BUT" w/ Bikrum Gill
Bikrum Gill, scholar of international political economy and anti-imperialist academic, argues that separating the Iranian people from the state repeats imperialist logic. He traces the 1953 coup, the 1979 revolution, and how sanctions and foreign intervention shape crises. He discusses Iran’s regional role, deterrence, and why opposing sanctions and standing for sovereignty matter now.


