In this 5th dialogue on India & Global Left, Professors Richard Wolff and Prabhat Patnaik join me to examine one of the biggest questions of our time: Is the U.S. empire really in decline? We discuss the nature, scale, and pace of America’s weakening global position, the rise of China and the Global South, and whether a truly multilateral world is emerging—or simply a new great power rivalry. From tariffs, the dollar, and tech speculation to BRICS, security conflicts, and working-class politics, this conversation goes beyond hype and denial to give a grounded Marxist perspective on global capitalism today.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴📌 Subscribe for more critical conversations on global politics, empire, and alternatives to capitalism.

In this episode of India & Global Left, we are joined by Lasha Kasradze to unpack the politics of the South Caucasus — Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. We trace how the post-Soviet transition shaped each country’s relationship with Russia and the United States, and how these dynamics continue to define the region today.We discuss the recent shifts in foreign policy across the three states, the impact of the Ukraine war and Iran’s regional role, and the pressures of great power politics on small nations caught between East and West.From security dilemmas to energy politics, this conversation explores the strategic crossroads of the South Caucasus — a region where global rivalries, local conflicts, and shifting alliances collide.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more deep-dive conversations on global geopolitics.

Washington and Israel are escalating pressure on Iran — but will it lead to war, or a new balance of power?🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴In this exclusive conversation, Trita Parsi breaks down the return of E3 arms sanctions on Iran and explains what has changed since 2003. Why is Washington pushing for confrontation? How is Israel working to sabotage diplomacy? And why is Europe once again aligning with U.S. strategy despite its own interests?Parsi also unpacks the history of diplomatic efforts, the distinction between arms vs. economic sanctions, and how Russia and China will help Iran resist Western isolation.Looking ahead, we explore the future of Iran’s foreign policy and geopolitics in a multipolar world — from BRICS to Asia to the Global South.📌 Topics covered with Trita Parsi:E3 snapback sanctions: what’s new since 2003Washington’s real objectives — war or leverage?Israel’s role in blocking diplomacyEurope–Washington relations under pressureRussia, China, and Iran’s multipolar future🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share for more in-depth analysis from a Global South perspective.