Iran, Cuba and Dismantling US Imperialism (with James Ray)

According to Western media, a deal between Iran and the United States is imminent. Meanwhile, not far away from America’s shores, Cuba continues to be strangled by Washington’s deadly blockade. How are we to resist this blatant imperialism?In this episode, Aidan Simardone and James Ray discuss the Israel-US relationship, settler colonialism and Cuban resistance to empire. They unpack whether elections can be used to resist imperialism and the role of Islam in liberation.Topics covered:• Iran–US relations and diplomacy• Israel and US foreign policy• Settler colonialism and resistance• Cuba under US sanctions• Anti-imperialism and liberation movements• Elections and political change• Islam and revolutionary politics• Geopolitics of the Middle East and Latin AmericaIf you enjoy long-form political analysis, geopolitics, international relations, anti-imperialist theory, and discussions on global liberation movements, be sure to subscribe and share the episode.