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fromThe Philosopher
14 hours ago

"When Liberation Becomes Subjugation: The Moral Paradox of Regime Change in Iran" By Hossein Dabbagh & Patrick Hassan

Calls for regime change in Iran have surged following the June 2025 aerial bombardments by Israel, encouraged by hawkish factions in Tel Aviv. These military actions aim to curb Iran's nuclear threat while advocating for the toppling of the Islamic Republic. However, efforts to implement regime change risk reanimating the imperialist dynamics exploited by the Islamic Republic to justify its rule. The result is a reinforcement of an oppressive regime through means intended to end it.
philosophy
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Political violence is quintessentially American

"The US cannot claim innocence; political violence shaped its past and defines its present. Violence begets violence, as many religions say."
US politics
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

AMC's "Nautilus" Gives Us Indiana-Jones Worthy Adventure with Imperialist Villains | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

AMC's 'Nautilus' blends thrilling adventure with a critical look at imperialism, showcasing the struggles of enslaved crew members and challenging societal norms in the 1850s.
Television
US news
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

How Jeffrey Goldberg and "The Atlantic" Blew "the Biggest Story of the Year"

The concept of 'the nation' raises critical questions about imperialism and human security.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

A personal take on the cultural politics of collecting

Hicks defines militarist-realism as a corporate-militarist imperialism, reflecting on the colonialist narratives embedded within museum collections and public monuments.
London politics
#politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Donald Trump's imperial presidency is a throwback to a greedier, pernicious age | Simon Tisdall

Trump's presidency is an affront to history, embodying a crude imperialism that threatens global stability and reflects dark American legacies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Donald Trump's imperial presidency is a throwback to a greedier, pernicious age | Simon Tisdall

Trump's presidency is an affront to history, embodying a crude imperialism that threatens global stability and reflects dark American legacies.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Broadway Musical "Pacific Overtures" Live in SF (May 30-June 15)

Pacific Overtures, a Sondheim musical, returns after 22 years, merging Kabuki theater and Broadway to comment on culture and imperialism.
#history
philosophy
fromApaonline
9 months ago

Putin's Use and Abuse of History as a Political Weapon

Putin uses a rigid Historical Narrative to justify aggressive wars and legitimize imperialistic actions, particularly in the context of Ukraine.
philosophy
fromApaonline
9 months ago

Putin's Use and Abuse of History as a Political Weapon

Putin uses a rigid Historical Narrative to justify aggressive wars and legitimize imperialistic actions, particularly in the context of Ukraine.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Star Wars' 'Andor' Season 2 Depicts the Banality of American Fascism

If they're checking visas, it's a problem," she says. "Look, they need the grain," a local farmer replies. "They know we need help, and they know everyone isn't legal."
US politics
US politics
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago

Is Canada Treating Trump's Annexation Threat Seriously Enough? | The Walrus

Trump's threats to annex Canada are alarming and not to be dismissed as mere jokes.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The renewed dispute between ExxonMobil and Venezuela: The story of a long-standing feud

The conflict between Venezuela and ExxonMobil symbolizes the broader struggle against imperialism and the consequences of nationalization on the economy.
#ukraine
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries

Trump's focus on Ukraine's minerals reveals a historical pattern of resource-driven foreign policy.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries

Trump's focus on Ukraine's minerals reveals a historical pattern of resource-driven foreign policy.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Intercepted review phone taps are a chilling glimpse into Russian soldiers' minds in Ukraine

The Russia-Ukraine war is documented audibly and visually, exposing deeply ingrained attitudes and normalization of aggression among Russians.
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