Our global political economy is going through some massive changes. Many experts have said that we could be witnessing the slow decline of the US & Western Empire right now. Are we moving towards a multipolar world? What role will China play? And after more than 40 years of neoliberalism, why are we seeing growing fascist or right-wing populist movements across the globe? 

These are big questions. 

We speak to Professor Venkatesh Athreya, Economist & Activist from Tamil Nadu, India. 

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