What do the US midterm election results mean for Iran and the future of US-Iran relations?In this interview with **Professor Mohammad Marandi**, we examine the implications of the US midterm elections for Washington's foreign policy, Iran's political calculations, and the wider geopolitical landscape.We discuss how people in Iran view American politics, whether US efforts to destabilize Iran will continue, and what the unpredictable nature of the Trump administration means for international diplomacy.Marandi also examines the balance of power within the American political establishment, the relationship between rationality and emotion in global politics, and the possibilities for diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran.Finally, we discuss the resilience of the Iranian people and how Iran navigates continued external pressure.🔴🔴🔴Support independent journalismSupport Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴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🔴🔴🔴**CHAPTERS**00:00 Analyzing the US Midterm Election Results 05:16 Public Sentiment in Iran Regarding US Politics 10:46 Will Destabilization Attempts Continue? 16:35 The Unpredictable Nature of the Trump Regime 18:45 Rationality vs. Emotion in Global Politics 23:28 Diplomatic Efforts and the Path to Peace 31:17 The Balance of Power Within the US Elite 43:08 The Resilience of the Iranian People **Guest:** Professor Mohammad MarandiSubscribe to India & Global Left for interviews and analysis on international politics, political economy, imperialism, and the changing world order.#MohammadMarandi #Iran #USIranRelations #USMidterms #Trump #Geopolitics #IranPolitics #USForeignPolicy

How did Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pull off his remarkable comeback victory in Brazil? And what does his election victory reveal about the state of Brazilian politics, the power of grassroots mobilisation, and the global struggle against the far right?In this interview, we speak with Brazilian journalist **Brian Mier** to analyse Brazil's elections, the political forces behind Lula's victory, and the challenges facing the Brazilian left.We examine how Lula overcame the odds to defeat Jair Bolsonaro, the role of grassroots political mobilisation, and the growing importance of digital media in shaping electoral outcomes. We also investigate allegations of social media manipulation and Meta's role in Brazil's political landscape.Beyond the election itself, Brian Mier traces the historical roots of Brazilian fascism, examines the phenomenon of 'subfascism', and discusses the influence of foreign forces in the country's domestic politics.Finally, we explore the challenges confronting Lula's government and what the Brazilian left must do to consolidate its electoral victory and advance a transformative political agenda.IN THIS INTERVIEW:- How Lula managed his remarkable comeback victory- The political factors behind Bolsonaro's defeat- Meta, social media and the manipulation of electoral narratives- The importance of grassroots mobilisation- Why the Brazilian left needs a stronger digital media strategy- The historical roots of Brazilian fascism- Understanding subfascism and foreign influence- The challenges facing Lula's government and the Brazilian leftGuest: Brian Mier – Journalist based in Brazil**CHAPTERS:**00:00 Analyzing the Brazilian Political Landscape 02:08 Factors Behind the Come-From-Behind Win 03:56 Meta's Role in Election Manipulation 09:20 The Power of Grassroots Mobilization 17:41 Digital Media and the Left's Strategy 23:02 The Roots of Brazilian Fascism 37:07 Subfascism and Foreign Influence 46:08 Navigating Future Governance Challenges 🔴🔴🔴Support independent journalismSupport Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴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🔴🔴🔴If you value independent journalism and political analysis from a Global South perspective, subscribe to India & Global Left.#Brazil #Lula #BrazilElections #Bolsonaro #BrianMier #BrazilianPolitics #FarRight #Fascism

Can Brazil's Left deliver radical change under Lula, or will the constraints of capitalism and US imperialism continue to limit its ambitions?
In this interview, we speak with **Vijay Prashad**, historian, journalist and Executive Director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, about the Brazilian elections, Lula's final presidential term, the challenges confronting Latin America's Left, and the future of the global anti-imperialist movement.
We discuss why electoral victories alone cannot overcome structural inequality, the constraints imposed by capital and the threat of capital revolts, and why Brazil's Left may need a more radical political direction.
The conversation also examines China's expanding relationship with Latin America, US foreign policy in the region, the conflict in the Red Sea and Yemen, and the urgent need for a unifying political narrative capable of bringing together progressive and anti-imperialist forces worldwide.
**IN THIS INTERVIEW:**
- Brazil's election victory and the challenges facing Lula
- Can Lula's final term bring radical change?
- Inequality and the limits of electoral politics
- Capitalist resistance and the constraints on Brazil's Left
- China's growing influence in Latin America
- US imperialism and the future of the region
- The Red Sea conflict and Yemen
- Why does the global Left need a unifying narrative?
Can the Left move beyond electoral victories and build a transformative political project?
Watch the full conversation and share your thoughts in the comments.
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Chapters
0:00 Setting the Stage: Global Left Perspectives
0:51 Unpacking the Brazilian Election Victory
4:42 The Persistent Challenges of Inequality
7:39 Lula’s Final Term: A Call for Radicalization
11:39 Navigating Constraints and Capital Revolts
17:20 China and the Future of Latin American Ties
26:25 US Foreign Policy and Regional Dynamics
30:51 Conflict in the Red Sea and Yemen
1:06:53 Seeking a Unifying Narrative for the Left
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