Â鶹´«Ã½ Show #66: Imperialism, democracy and socialism in Asia

Merck Maguddayao
Gandipan Gopalan
Jacob Andrewartha
Suraendher Kumarr
Naarm/Melbourne
September 12, 2025
Issue 
1438
Analysis

The latest Â鶹´«Ã½ Show features Merck Maguddayao (Philippines), Suraendher Kumarr (Singapore), Gandipan Nantha Gopalan (Malaysia) and Jacob Andrewartha (Australia) in a round table discussion about imperialism in the Asia-Pacific, democracy and socialism.

The discussion covered: Building solidarity in the Asia Pacific; Opposing imperialism in the Global South; Democratic rights and imperialism; and Positive lessons in building the left.

The discussion took place immediately after the #Ecosocialism2025 conference:

The participants were guest speakers at the conference.

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Merck Maguddayao

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