International Political Developments by Dr. Horne

Oct 3, 2024

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.