The Colony Archive

The Colony Archive

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. [PREVIEW] May all this be sacrificed for you

    8 MAR

    [PREVIEW] May all this be sacrificed for you

    This week’s episode of Delete Your Account is a Patreon-exclusive collaboration with The Colony Archive and The East is a Podcast. While Roqayah is off documenting the lead-up to another Israeli ground invasion of south Lebanon, Kumars and friend of the show Sina Rahmani were finally able to contact fellow friend of the show Navid Zarrinnal in Tehran. Speaking on the phone as the internet blackout continues, Navid discusses his experience of the bombardment of Tehran, the US and Israel’s increasingly untargeted strikes across the country, Western media’s psychological warfare against people in Iran, and how Iranians are responding to the assassination of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.  Sina and Kumars also fill Navid in on the abysmal response to this attack in the United States, Iran’s ongoing retaliation against Israel and US bases in the region, and the massive mobilization of Shia Muslims in response to the news of Khamenei’s martyrdom.

    5 min
  2. Western Colonialism Against Venezuela w/ Geo Maher

    17 FEB

    Western Colonialism Against Venezuela w/ Geo Maher

    Navid spoke to Geo Maher about the history of Western colonialism in Venezuela, and the recent politics surrounding the kidnapping of President Maduro. Geo Maher is an educator, organizer, and writer who has written extensively on Venezuela. For more on his work and books on the subject, visit https://geomaher.com/about/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecolonyarchive

    39 min
  3. What is Happening in Iran?

    17 ENE

    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
  4. Liberalism and Settler Colonialism

    13/12/2025

    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
  5. The End of Area Studies?

    13/12/2025

    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 www.patreon.com/thecolonyarchive

    1 h
  6. Are Western Empires More Oppressive Than Other Empires?

    12/12/2025

    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
  7. Iranian Diaspora Fatigue, with Sharghzadeh

    11/12/2025

    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
  8. Will Iran Negotiate with the US, AGAIN?

    10/12/2025

    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
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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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    The Colony Archive
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    21
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