The Colony Archive

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A podcast on imperialism, hosted by Navid (PhD). We cover the culture, politics, and history of empire and resistance, through educational monologues and interviews with experts. For member-only content, visit us at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheColonyArchive

  1. What is Happening in Iran?

    JAN 17

    What is Happening in Iran?

    Navid explains the economic and geopolitical causes of the 2026 Iranian protests from Tehran. When we recorded this episode on January 7, the Iranian protests against inflation, which had begun on December 29, appeared largely peaceful. Since January 8, they have taken on a more violent turn, with documented damage to public properties, and it appears that the US and Israel had prepared armed groups to join the protests and create chaos in the country. As of today, the situation seems to have largely stabilized, at least for now...

    16 min
  2. Liberalism and Settler Colonialism

    2025-12-13

    Liberalism and Settler Colonialism

    Navid provides a primer on liberalism. He defines what it means to be a liberal! He then explains three things: why everyone in the US political mainstream is a liberal; how liberalism has historically denied certain demographics their rights; and, why there is such a close connection between liberalism and colonialism! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thecolonyarchive

    12 min
  3. The End of Area Studies?

    2025-12-13

    The End of Area Studies?

    The United States government created "area studies" around the Second World War, funding universities to understand the "areas" of the world that were important to the expanding U.S. empire. But, now, with the U.S. empire entering the autumn of its decline, and the repression that followed the events of October 7, area studies is entering a new phase of insecurity. This is especially true about Middle East Studies. Navid joined Ameem Lutfi, Duke PhD and an assistant professor of historical anthropology at LUMS, to discuss all of this. Consider supporting us on Patreon.

    1 hr
  4. Are Western Empires More Oppressive Than Other Empires?

    2025-12-12

    Are Western Empires More Oppressive Than Other Empires?

    Navid explains the major differences between colonial empires and the agrarian empires that preceded them. Consider supporting us at: https://www.patreon.com/TheColonyArchive

    11 min
  5. Iranian Diaspora Fatigue, with Sharghzadeh

    2025-12-11

    Iranian Diaspora Fatigue, with Sharghzadeh

    The founder of ⁨‪PersianPoetics, Muhammad Ali Mojaradi (known as Sharghzadeh) returned to the Colony Archive to talk Iranian "diaspora fatigue." We talk about the politics of the Iranian diaspora, national "dislocation," and how Iranians view their neighbors. Make sure you subscribe and support us at: https://patreon.com/thecolonyarchive

    56 min
  6. Will Iran Negotiate with the US, AGAIN?

    2025-12-10

    Will Iran Negotiate with the US, AGAIN?

    Navid dives into the history behind Iran's negotiations with the West over its nuclear program; this history stretches some 22 years back to when Mohammad Khatami was Iran's president. He also explains whether there is any possibility for renewed negotiations between Iran and the United States, after the 12-day war against the country stalled prospects for a new nuclear deal.

    23 min
  7. Germany and the Question of Palestine

    2025-12-09

    Germany and the Question of Palestine

    Navid talked to Kumars Salehi about German politics on Palestine-Israel. They also talked about Germany's colonial history. Kumars is a visiting assistant professor of German specializing in 19th-21st century German philosophy, decolonial theory, and media studies. He is also the co-host of the. Delete Your Account podcast. Consider supporting The Colony Archive at http://patreon.com/thecolonyarchive

    1h 19m
  8. [PREVIEW] Where Does Islamophobia Come From?

    2025-12-09

    [PREVIEW] Where Does Islamophobia Come From?

    Navid looks for a historical connection between Islamophobia in 2025 and European intellectual history.

    4 min
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A podcast on imperialism, hosted by Navid (PhD). We cover the culture, politics, and history of empire and resistance, through educational monologues and interviews with experts. For member-only content, visit us at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheColonyArchive

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  • Creator
    The Colony Archive
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Colony Archive

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