Did the West really leap ahead of the rest of the world—or did it just get lucky?In this explosive conversation, historian Kenneth Pomeranz challenges everything you thought you knew about global history. Drawing from his groundbreaking book The Great Divergence, Pomeranz argues that China and Europe were economically comparable well into the 18th century. So why did the West industrialize while China stagnated?We uncover:The myth of European exceptionalismWhy coal and the colonies tipped the balance in Europe’s favorHow key Chinese regions rivaled England in markets, life expectancy, and consumptionThe overlooked role of geography, empire, and ecological limits in shaping global inequalityThis is a critical conversation for anyone interested in decolonizing history, understanding China’s past, and reassessing the roots of Western power.#KennethPomeranz #GreatDivergence #ChinaVsEurope #EconomicHistory #Colonialism #WesternMyths #WorldHistory #IndustrialRevolution #GlobalInequality

Iranian political analyst Mohammad Marandi reveals what mainstream media won’t: Iran has directly targeted a U.S. base in Qatar. In this explosive interview, he dismantles the myth of American military supremacy and calls out the Western media's selective silence.Marandi also shares his experience of being interviewed by Democracy Now! — and why he believes the show, once a trusted voice of dissent, is now falling in line with U.S. imperial narratives.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar 🔴🔴🔴We discuss:The Iranian strike on the U.S. military base in QatarWhy American military power is overstatedThe complicity of Western media, including Democracy Now!How Iran is shifting the regional balance of power🔴🔴🔴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🔴🔴🔴A must-watch for anyone seeking truth beyond the headlines.#Iran #MohammadMarandi #USMilitary #DemocracyNow #WestAsia #Qatar

Richard Wolff and Prabhat Patnaik explain Why did the U.S. bomb Iran? In this explosive conversation, economists @RichardDWolff and Prabhat Patnaik argue that the war isn’t just about geopolitics — it’s about capitalism. From the power of the military-industrial complex to the devastating impact on Global South currencies, rising oil prices, and the strengthening of dollar hegemony, they lay bare how economic interests drive modern warfare. @democracyatwrk 🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar 🔴🔴🔴We also explore how these wars divide the working class at home while extracting value from the periphery. This is essential viewing if you want to understand the deep connection between imperialism, economic crisis, and class conflict.🔴🔴🔴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🔴🔴🔴We are also looking for sponsorships or small donations. If you can, consider giving us what you can. Thanks.Write to iglmedia04@gmail.com#richardwolff #iran #iranattack #iranisraelwar #globaleconomy