Around the Horn: Internationalist News Update
Host and Guest
- Hosted by Gerald Horne, an activist scholar, historian, and professor at the University of Houston.
- Dr. Horne has authored at least 48 books, his latest being Armed Struggle: Panthers and Communists, Black Nationalists and Liberals in Southern California through the 60s and 70s.
Key Topics Covered
Nat Turner Rebellion
- Celebrated on October 2nd, 1800, for launching one of the most historical revolts against enslavement on August 21st, 1831, in Virginia.
- Inspired by events in Revolutionary Haiti.
Regional War in West Asia
- Conflict involves Israel's expansion into Lebanon, including bombing campaigns and ground invasions.
- Assassination of Hezbollah's Secretary General on September 28th.
- Iran's missile response on October 1st against Israel.
- Potential to escalate into World War III, possibly by design from Israel and the US.
- New warfare technology involving detonation of consumer items like pagers and walkie-talkies, possibly leading to robo-soldiers.
- Planned US-Israel attack on Iran, focusing on oil facilities and nuclear capabilities.
Global Implications
- US and Israel's coordination using NSA intelligence.
- Possibility of a nuclear breakout in Iran if current tensions persist.
- Russia's involvement in supporting Iran's anti-aircraft defenses.
- Impacts on Sunni extremists, Christian minorities, and regional politics, including Syria.
US Political Context
- Critique of the US's relationship with international allies, such as UAE and Italy, despite adverse actions in Africa and the Middle East.
- Discussions on class collaborationism and white supremacy in US politics.
- Concerns about US left’s international alliances and responses.
75th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China
- China celebrated for contributions to global peace and development.
- Historical Chinese-US collaboration against Soviet interests.
- Current global economic and military strategies, including Angola's position and US-China relations.
- Emphasis on the necessity of updating political stances to current global realities.
Closing Remarks
- The discussion emphasizes historical lessons and the importance of forming global alliances for progressive movements.
- The segment concludes with a call to action for revolutionary Pan-Africanists, highlighting the importance of historical context in shaping current revolutionary movements.
Note: These notes provide a high-level synthesis of the key points discussed in the lecture by Dr. Gerald Horne on international political developments and historical contexts.