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Hidden Psychology of Economic Sanctions
“Sanctions don’t just block trade — they make you blame your own government for your suffering.”
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The US kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro marks a critical moment in contemporary global politics. For decades, the United States has positioned itself as the guardian of a “rules-based international order.” This episode explores how fragile and selective that framework becomes whe…
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Sanctions vs India: Who Pays the Price?
Sanctions don’t isolate countries—they distort entire economies.
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Venezuela, Sovereignty, and the Coercive Turn in US Power | Vijay Prashad
On 3 January 2026, the US kidnapped Venezuelan President Maduro under charges of narco-terrorism. A blatant violation of the “rules-based order” it claims to defend. In conversation with @vijayprashad, @_ali_javed_ unpacks what this act reveals about US imperial power today.
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Sanctions, Regime Change, and the Architecture of U.S. Empire | Vijay Prashad
After the Soviet Union fell, defiance was no longer tolerated. States resisting U.S. power were labelled “rogue”—from North Korea and Syria to Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela. — Vijay Prashad
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