Is capitalism fuelling today’s wars? Varsha Gandikota & Jason Hickel

Political economist Jason Hickel discusses with Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla whether capitalism is a driving force behind contemporary conflicts. The conversation explores the capacity of Global South nations to reclaim their sovereignty. Key points likely revolve around the economic structures and power dynamics inherent in global capitalism and their potential impact on international relations and the outbreak of wars. The discussion aims to understand the relationship between capitalist systems and the prevalence of conflict in the present day, particularly concerning the agency of developing nations.