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Left Take with IGL

Left Take with IGL

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This podcast is on current political and economic events from an Internationalist Left perspective from South Asia.India and Global Left Political Science Politics & Government
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  • “Prove Me Wrong” – Scott Ritter Says This War Could End US Power in the Middle East
    Mar 3 2026

    We interviewed Scott Ritter on the ongoing US-Israeli attack on Iran and the risk of a wider regional war.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴Ritter calls this conflict a repetition of the “12-day war” — but warns it has now become an existential struggle. He argues Iran appears positioned to outlast the United States, and that Washington risks being pushed out of the Middle East.In this explosive conversation, we discuss:Is this war a strategic miscalculation by the US?Intelligence failure or misunderstanding of Iran’s political structure?Iran’s military strength and ammunition stockpileWhat is the US exit strategy — if any?Does “all options are open” signal weakness?Will rising casualties shift decisions inside the US ruling elite?The role of Russia — and whether Moscow seeks stability or leverageWill Arab states accept Russian mediation?Why regime change could be a double-edged swordCould countries like Bahrain face destabilization?As the conflict escalates, this interview examines the geopolitical stakes, military realities, and the possibility of long-term regional transformation.Watch till the end and share your thoughts in the comments.🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴#Iran #USIsrael #ScottRitter #MiddleEastWar #Geopolitics #Russia #RegimeChange #WestAsia #USForeignPolicy

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    45 mins
  • Nina Farnia on US-Israeli Attack on Iran, Khamenei’s Legacy & Why “Iran Will Survive”
    Mar 2 2026

    We interviewed Professor Nina Farnia on the ongoing US-Israeli attack on Iran, the wider regional war, and the legacy of Ali Khamenei.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴Is this a defining moment for Iran after two years of escalating war in West Asia? Has Iran reached a breaking point? And what does this conflict reveal about US foreign policy and its domestic consequences?In this in-depth conversation, Nina Farnia discusses:How the current US-Israeli attack fits into the broader regional warWhether Israel acts independently or as a proxy for the United StatesWhy Iran views attacking Israel as confronting the US directlyThe role of Arab states in the unfolding crisisThe revolutionary legacy of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and what may change after himRedistributive justice in Iran under severe US sanctionsWhether the war could push Iran toward a “garrison state”The resilience of the Iranian economy vs. the sustainability of US war strategyHow this war may reshape domestic politics inside the United StatesAs tensions escalate, this conversation examines the geopolitical, economic, and ideological stakes of a conflict that could reshape the region.Watch till the end and share your thoughts in the comments.🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴#Iran #USIsrael #Khamenei #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #Sanctions #WestAsia #IranEconomy #USForeignPolicy

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  • Jeffrey Sachs: “US Will Fail” in Iran War | Israel a Terror State? | Russia & China’s Next Move
    Mar 1 2026

    We interviewed Jeffrey Sachs on the ongoing US-Israel attack on Iran — and his verdict is blunt: “The US will fail.”

    🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴In this explosive conversation, Sachs addresses the scale of the assault, Israel’s bombing of schools, and whether the war will destabilize the entire West Asian region. He also responds to statements by Donald Trump on regime change in Iran and claims that Iran is becoming a “garrison state.”Key Questions Discussed:Why does Sachs believe the US will fail in Iran?Is Israel acting as a terrorist state?Does Iran’s political structure allow for stability despite external pressure?What kind of regional instability could unfold?How effective has Iran’s response to Israel been?Will Russia and China step in — and how?What is the mood of American citizens toward another war?Is the UN and the so-called “rules-based international order” collapsing?After the Afghanistan withdrawal, has Washington become even more entrenched in West Asia?Sachs argues that the war could backfire politically inside the United States and damage America’s global standing further. He also explains why international institutions are failing to prevent escalation.Watch the full interview for a deep geopolitical analysis of the Iran war, US foreign policy, Israel’s military strategy, Russia-China alignment, and the future of the region.


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    31 mins
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