Why the US Lost More Than a War Against Iran | Radhika Desai

The US-Iran war may mark one of the biggest turning points in modern geopolitics. In this in-depth conversation, Professor Radhika Desai argues that Iran's resistance has accelerated the decline of Western imperialism and exposed the limits of American military, financial and political power. The discussion explores: • Did Iran achieve a strategic victory over the United States? • Is American imperialism entering irreversible decline? • The rise of China, BRICS and the Third World • Why Professor Desai rejects the term "Global South" • Is globalization coming to an end? • National sovereignty vs neoliberal globalization • Finance capitalism, AI and speculative bubbles • Can socialism make a comeback? • What should the Left do in the emerging multipolar world? This interview offers one of the most comprehensive discussions on the changing world order, the future of capitalism and the global balance of power. If you enjoy long-form conversations on geopolitics, political economy and international affairs, subscribe to India & Global Left. 00:00 Introduction Iran's Strategic Victory Over the US Is Western Imperialism Declining? BRICS, China and the Third World Is the World Becoming Post-Ideological? Finance Capitalism and AI Why Radhika Desai Rejects "Globalization" What Should the Left Do? National Development vs Neoliberalism The Future of the World Economy #Iran #USA #IranWar #BRICS #China #USEmpire #Geopolitics #RadhikaDesai #GlobalEconomy #MultipolarWorld #GlobalSouth #Imperialism #Capitalism #Socialism #IndiaAndGlobalLeft