Aufhebunga Bunga

On Erdogan's World and the revolt against it. [For the full episode, subscribe at patreon.com/bungacast] Historian Djene Bajalan joins George and Alex to review the past month – ceasefires in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, winning and losing US patronage, Trump's inconsistent strategy and leaks, and the gold rush. We then turn to a country exemplary of the contradictions of the end of the End of History: Türkiye. And finish by answering your questions and comments on internationalism, free speech, Die Linke, anti-immigration, and domination. What's driving the protests and how do they compare to past revolts against Erdogan?    What is the meaning of charges – corruption & terrorism – against Istanbul mayor and potential opposition leader İmamoğlu? Who is the opposition? What has sustained Erdogan's rule – repression, conservatism, modernisation, growth? Why is Erdogan one of the winners of the past 20 years, and how is he a world-historic figure?  Links: Erdoğan's new world order, Lily