Imperialism after the Neoliberal Turn

This book explores how imperialism has evolved in the neoliberal era, highlighting its triangular structure composed of economic, military, and cultural imperialism. It critiques the school of transnationalism and offers insights into the challenges of imperialism in the current era, including the rise of the BRICS and global popular resistance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 148 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate evolution of imperialism during the neoliberal era, aiming to provide a thorough and holistic understanding of the inner workings and vulnerabilities of the contemporary imperialist system. It raises crucial questions about how an imperialist system that fails to address issues such as unemployment, declining living standards, and global conflicts has managed to persist. By drawing upon theoretical and empirical contributions from the current literature, the author seeks to re-conceptualize imperialism in the context of neoliberal globalization and offer a critical evaluation of the transnationalism school of thought in global political economy.

The author posits that contemporary imperialism is built upon a triangular framework, consisting of economic imperialism, driven by the neoliberal logic of maximizing monopoly profits at significant societal costs; military imperialism, shaped by the neoliberal transformation of the US military-industrial complex, the rise of private armies, the globalization of narcocapitalism, and the weaponization of Islamist terrorism and ethno-religious divides; and cultural imperialism, led by the media- and nonprofit-corporate complexes, which have weaponized the media and civil society in manufacturing popular consent.

The book's arguments are extended to address the current challenges of imperialism, including the rise of the BRICS, post-hegemonic forms of regional cooperation, and global popular resistance. As such, it appeals to scholars of politics and sociology with interests in globalization, imperialism, capitalism, and global power.

This book is a valuable contribution to the field, offering a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the complex dynamics of imperialism in the neoliberal era. It sheds light on the underlying structures and mechanisms that sustain imperialism, providing valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, and activists seeking to challenge and transform the current global order.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032156668