Journal of International Solidarity

In this episode, I am joined by renowned Marxist scholar Radhika Desai to discuss India’s place in the world today, and particularly among the global south. We start off the conversation assessing the US threat of tariffs against India for purchasing Russian oil, why this has caused crisis among Indian political circles, why India’s economy is vulnerable to such threats, and whether this is pushing India closer to China, and closer to strengthening the political weight of the global south.Journal of International Solidarity LinksInstagram: https://instagram.com/journalofintlsolidarity/Substack: https://intlsolidarity.substack.com/

In this episode, Carl Zha and I discuss the long trajectory of China’s socialist development, struggles within the Communist Party of China, as well as the US’ attempts so far to ‘contain’ China’s development trajectory.Carl Zha (⁩@carlzha) hosts the Silk and Steel podcast on his Youtube channel; check it out if you haven't already.Journal of International Solidarity LinksInstagram: https://instagram.com/journalofintlsolidarity/Substack: https://intlsolidarity.substack.com/

In this latest episode, I'm joined by Breht O'Shea (who many of you will know as the host of Revolutionary Left Radio) for a pretty wide-ranging discussion.We talk about the state of the left in the global north amidst the Gaza genocide and its inability to effectively do something about it, we talk about broader global shifts taking place at the moment, how the rest of this century is shaping up to look like, the role of spirituality or humanism in our left politics, combatting fear, cynicism, and individualism, the case for hope, and a whole bunch more.Journal of International Solidarity LinksInstagram: https://instagram.com/journalofintlsolidarity/Substack: https://intlsolidarity.substack.com/

Jyotishman Mudiar, host of India & Global Left, joins me this episode to discuss the history of the communist movement and the left in India. We discuss the labour and peasant agitations during the colonial period, the splits between the different Indian communist parties, the Maoist movement in India, the successes of people-oriented reforms at the state level, and the path moving forward, among other things.Journal of International Solidarity LinksInstagram: https://instagram.com/JournalofIntlSolidarity/Substack: https://intlsolidarity.substack.com/

In this episode, we look at the history of class struggles on a world scale – including movements for decolonization and building socialism – and how to understand this history from our current moment. We discuss the changes that took place during the neoliberal period, how to understand our current political moment, and how to carry on the process of building socialism on a world scale.The book upon which this discussion is based is called 'The Long Transition to Socialism and the End of Capitalism', published by Iskra Books. This book really serves as a manifesto of sorts for understanding the current historical juncture in order for a socialist movement to advance into the future.You can find a full-length, high-quality PDF of the book on Iskra Books' website, as they do with all of their books: https://www.iskrabooks.org/the-long-transitionJournal of International Solidarity LinksInstagram: https://instagram.com/journalofintlsolidarity/Substack: https://intlsolidarity.substack.com/

In this episode, we look at recent developments in Gaza and the region – including the state of famine imposed by the israeli regime – and attempt to contextualize it within a broader history of colonialism/anti-colonialism. We also discuss the so-called 'ceasefire negotiations' that appear to pop up every now and then, giving people hope, but that never come to fruition. Also discussed is the key role western media plays in upholding the imperialist world-system, as well as the role leaders have played during anti-colonial and liberation struggles of the past, among other things.Note: This was recorded before France and the UK gestured to recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.Journal of International Solidarity LinksInstagram: https://instagram.com/@journalofintlsolidarity/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@journalofintlsolidarity/Substack: https://intlsolidarity.substack.com/

In this episode, Jessa McLean of Blueprints of Disruption and I discuss recent developments in Canadian politics since the election of Mark Carney's Liberal government. We start by discussing Carney's two signature bills so far: the colonial and pro-fossil fuel Bill C-5 and the anti-migrant and pro-surveillance Bill C-2. We then discuss Canada's new NATO commitment of spending 5% of GDP per year on military spending and the public spending cuts that will accompany it. Finally, we discuss recent developments related to Palestine, including the the Hague Group's Emergency Conference on Palestine and Canada's continued support of the israeli regime. This episode was jointly developed, produced, and cross-posted between the International Solidarity Pod and Blueprints of Disruption. Journal of International Solidarity LinksInstagram: https://instagram.com/@journalofintlsolidarity/Substack: https://intlsolidarity.substack.com/Links of Sources Carney Bends the Knee to Trump: https://www.readtheorchard.org/p/carney-bends-the-knee-to-trump-onBill C-2 Legislation – Parliament of Canada: https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/bill/C-2/first-readingOpenMedia: Withdraw Bill C-2: https://openmedia.org/press/item/over-300-organizations-unite-to-demand-complete-withdrawal-of-bill-c-2Bill C-5 Legislation – Parliament of Canada: https://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/45-1/bill/C-5/first-readingFraser Institute: Bill C-5 Will Make Things Worse: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/carneys-bill-c-5-will-likely-make-things-worse-not-betterCAPE: Fast-Tracking Bill C-5 Concerns: https://cape.ca/bill-c-5-is-on-the-fast-track-to-federal-passage-here-is-why-it-is-very-concerning/AFN Bulletin on Bill C-5: https://afn.ca/all-news/bulletins/national-virtual-forum-on-bill-c-5-the-building-canada-act/CBC on BC Bill 15: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-ndp-bill-15-1.7546636Globe and Mail: FN Challenge to Bill C-5: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-first-nations-constitutional-challenge-bill-5-bill-c-5/CBC: Carney and Major Projects Fast-Tracking: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/major-projects-carney-fast-track-1.7552126CBC: FN Legal Challenge Against Ontario Bill 5: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/first-nations-legal-challenge-against-ontario-bill-five-1.7585361Global News: Carney on US Golden Dome: https://globalnews.ca/news/11190806/carney-golden-dome-us-trump-security/Global News: NATO 5% Target Explained: https://globalnews.ca/news/11260665/nato-five-percent-target-canada-carney-explained/APTN: NATO Target and Critical Minerals: https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/carney-says-canada-will-meet-new-nato-spending-target-by-developing-critical-minerals/Ottawa Citizen: Carney and Public Service Cuts: https://ottawacitizen.com/public-service/carney-spending-public-service-cuts-pboCMPAC: Commentary on Carney’s Zionist Remarks: https://canadianmuslimpac.ca/2025/06/29/cmpac-commentary-on-prime-minister-carneysremarks-on-zionist-palestine-and-iran/CBC: Carney Clarifies Genocide Remarks: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-clarifies-genocide-remarks-1.7506027The Maple: $19M in Arms Sales to Israel: https://www.readthemaple.com/canada-sold-18-9-million-of-military-goods-to-israel-despite-pause/DIRCO: Joint Statement from Bogotá Palestine Conference: https://dirco.gov.za/joint-statement-by-the-hague-group-on-the-conclusion-of-the-emergency-conference-on-palestine-at-the-bogota-conference-in-bogota-republic-of-colombia-from-15-to-16-july-2025/Esprit de Corps: DND Spared From Cuts: https://www.espritdecorps.ca/feature/dnd-spared-brunt-of-government-wide-cutsNetNewsLedger: $25B in Cuts Ordered by Carney Gov: https://www.netnewsledger.com/2025/07/16/carney-liberal-government-demands-25-billion-in-savings-broad-sweep-puts-departments-and-crown-corporations-on-notice/

Vijay Prashad joins me on this episode of the International Solidarity podcast for a wide-ranging discussion that covers the Iran-Israel conflict, the India-Pakistan conflict, Zohran Mamdani’s recent Democratic primary win, and the tasks of the global left today and prospects for socialism.Journal of International Solidarity LinksInstagram: https://instagram.com/journalofintlsolidarity/ Substack: https://intlsolidarity.substack.com/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@journalofintlsolidarity/ #palestine #israel #israelpalestineconflict #iran #india #pakistan #indiapakistan #zohranmamdani #socialism #antiimperialism #peace #war

This episode features a recent presentation podcast host Ashwin gave at an academic conference earlier in June. The presentation takes a Marxist approach in analyzing how 'Canadian multiculturalism' as a phenomenon came about, its relationship to settler colonialism, what its contradictions are today, and what it reveals about decolonization on this continent and globally.Journal of International Solidarity LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/journalofintlsolidarity/#Substack: https://intlsolidarity.substack.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JournalofIntlSolidarity

Tings Chak joins me on this episode of the International Solidarity Pod to have a wide-ranging discussion on China's path in the 21st century. We discuss the poverty alleviation campaign in China and how it was conducted, the question of women’s liberation in China, and the future of the One Country, Two Systems policy in Hong Kong and Macau."Serve the People: The Eradication of Extreme Poverty in China": https://thetricontinental.org/studies-1-socialist-construction/"China’s Ecological Transition": https://thetricontinental.org/wenhua-zongheng-2024-2-china-ecological-transition/Wenhua Zongheng: https://thetricontinental.org/wenhua-zongheng/Tings Chak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tingschak/Journal of International Solidarity LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/journalofintlsolidarity/#Substack: https://intlsolidarity.substack.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JournalofIntlSolidarity