Marxism & Critical Theory- Economic power structures

Diplomacy and International Relations · Dec 9, 2025 · 17m · transcript

In this episode of Diplomacy and International Relations by Bastian Friborg, we dive deep into the power structures shaping the global economy through Marxist and critical theory lenses. Explore provocative frameworks like dependency theory and world-systems analysis, which challenge mainstream economic narratives and reveal the underlying dynamics driving global inequality.We discuss key theorists including Andre Gunder Frank and Emmanuel Wallerstein, unravel the concepts of core, periphery, and semi-periphery nations, and analyze mechanisms like resource extraction, unequal exchange, and…