Geopolitical Economy

Originally published on geopoliticaleconomyreport.com. Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson explain how imperialism is a product not only of the struggle between classes but also [...]

Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson are joined by geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar to discuss how the war hawks’ drive to expand NATO into Asia to contain China may destroy the [...]

The former French colonies of West Africa never really decolonized. Even though local personnel replaced French administrators, they did not effectively shake off either French or metropolitan [...]

originally written by Fantine Gardinier, published 9 August, 2023 on Sputnik International ‘Prepare for the Worst’: China Diversifying Gold, Currency Reserves as US Dollar Becomes Riskier Bet [...]

The coup in Niger seems to be turning the tables, as France and the US may not have their prior advantages in the West African nation.

With the diminishing influence of France, the increasing weight of Nigeria and other long-term interests, several overlapping scenarios are possible

If more countries join BRICS at its next summit in Johannesburg it could set the stage for a more equitable and democratic world order

The new president of Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, has vowed to fight imperialism and neocolonialism, invoking his country's past revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara and quoting Che Guevara.

France is now seriously considering invading Niger in order to maintain access to the West African country's resources.

Originally published on Geopoliticaleconomyreport.substack.com. Political economists Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, and Ann Pettifor discuss how the international financial system traps Global [...]