AUDIO: Tariq Ali: Imperialism: Then and Now
ziggy | 05.03.2003 06:27
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Tariq Ali is a well known intellectual. If you haven't read his writings or heard him speak before, this particular interview is definitely a good introduction to his ideas -- regardless of your political persuasion. He covers quite a bit of ground in just under an hour. It's thought provoking, serving up historical context on U.S. and European imperialism. Ali discusses Iraq and puts the current period in perspective.
Bio: Tariq Ali, born in Lahore, Pakistan is an internationally renowned writer. He is based in London where he is an editor of New Left Review. A prolific writer, he's the author of more than a dozen books on world history and politics. In his spare time he is a filmmaker and novelist. His latest book is the worldwide bestseller "The Clash of Fundamentalisms: Crusades, Jihads and Modernity."
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