Turbulence

Turbulence
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Turbulence is a podcast about the end of the American empire, or the end of the world—whichever comes first. Join Dylan Saba, M Ceniza, and friends as they navigate the geopolitical chaos of a world-system in flux. turbulencepod.substack.com

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 45: Ethiopia at War w/ Hassan

    Hassan joins us to discuss the making of the modern Ethiopian state, the revolutionary struggles that overthrew the monarchy and the Derg, the rise and fall of TPLF rule, and Abiy Ahmed’s drive toward another war with Eritrea. Works mentioned: American Utopia Acronym Guide: TPLF — Tigray People’s Liberation Front: Former guerrilla movement that led the coalition governing Ethiopia from 1991 to 2018. EPLF — Eritrean People’s Liberation Front: Movement that led Eritrea’s struggle for independence and took power in 1991. ELF — Eritrean Liberation Front: Earlier Eritrean independence movement, eventually displaced by the EPLF. EPRDF — Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front: TPLF-led ruling coalition that governed Ethiopia from 1991 until its dissolution in 2019. EPRP — Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party: Marxist revolutionary organization that opposed the Derg military regime. AESM (MEISON) — All-Ethiopia Socialist Movement: Marxist organization that initially supported the Derg before being violently suppressed. OLF — Oromo Liberation Front: Oromo nationalist movement advocating self-determination. OPDO — Oromo People’s Democratic Organization: Oromo constituent party of the EPRDF, later renamed the Oromo Democratic Party. OLA — Oromo Liberation Army: Armed Oromo nationalist insurgent organization. ONLF — Ogaden National Liberation Front: Somali nationalist movement seeking self-determination for Ethiopia’s Somali Region. ENDF — Ethiopian National Defense Forces: Ethiopia’s federal military. To support Palestinians in Gaza, consider donating through The Sameer Project. For $5 a month, paid subscribers gain access to weekly news analysis bonus episodes, where we respond to events as they unfold, follow up on previous discussions, and draw connections across the conflicts shaping our world. Most importantly, paid subscriptions make it possible for us to keep doing this work independently, week after week. Subscribe today at turbulencepod.substack.com Follow along on Twitter/X and Instagram @turbulence_pod Theme: Eye for an Eye, Haram (2017) Art: Vivek Venkatraman Researcher: KC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe

    Episode 45: Ethiopia at War w/ Hassan

  2. Oct 29

    BONUS: Voting Booth Terror w/ Alexander Aviña and Salin

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit turbulencepod.substack.com We discuss Lula’s victory in Brazil, Flavio’s exile in Miami, the results of the Israeli legislative elections, Bibi’s grand strategy, the Mecca Alliance in Tehran, and how UAE relates to the world-system. To support Palestinians in Gaza, consider donating through The Sameer Project. We’re committed to independence and will never run ads or take money fro…

    BONUS: Voting Booth Terror w/ Alexander Aviña and Salin

  3. Oct 23

    BONUS: The Making of a Global Civil War w/ Hassan

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit turbulencepod.substack.com We discuss the widening war in Sudan, the UAE’s destabilization campaigns, the convergence of conflicts across the Horn of Africa, and whether the disintegration of the international order is giving rise to a global civil war. To support Palestinians in Gaza, consider donating through The Sameer Project. We’re committed to independence and will never run …

    BONUS: The Making of a Global Civil War w/ Hassan

  4. Oct 15

    BONUS: Bombard the Headquarters w/ Alexander Aviña

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit turbulencepod.substack.com We discuss Mamdani’s capitulation to the NYPD, Indigenous resistance to border militarization, Ansarallah’s war with Saudi Arabia, Trump’s Ukraine problem, and Erik Prince’s mercenary operations in Congo and Haiti. To support Palestinians in Gaza, consider donating through The Sameer Project. We’re committed to independence and will never run ads or take …

    BONUS: Bombard the Headquarters w/ Alexander Aviña

  5. Oct 13

    Episode 44: Haiti—State Against Nation, Part 2

    We continue our discussion with Mamyrah Dougé-Prosper on the history of popular resistance in Haiti, the contradictions of the Aristide era, the PetroCaribe protests of 2018, and the current struggle for sovereignty from below. Mamyrah Dougé-Prosper is an Assistant Professor of Global and International Studies at the University of California, Irvine. She is also the director of the Center for Racial Justice at UCI. Dougé-Prosper’s work generally focuses on Black social movements. More specifically, her research centers around protest movements in 21st century Haiti. Dougé-Prosper has published in political magazines such as Black Agenda Report, LeftEast, Phenomenal World, Jacobin and NACLA as well as academic journals such as Women’s Studies Quarterly, International Studies Review, Kalfou, Small Axe, PoLAR and the Journal of Haitian Studies. She is completing her first manuscript titled Nation Against State: Development Contested in Occupied Haiti. Dougé-Prosper is currently a board member of Grassroots International. Between 2018 and 2024, she served as the coordinator of the Pan-African Solidarity Network with Community Movement Builders. To support Palestinians in Gaza, consider donating through The Sameer Project. For $5 a month, paid subscribers gain access to weekly news analysis bonus episodes, where we respond to events as they unfold, follow up on previous discussions, and draw connections across the conflicts shaping our world. Most importantly, paid subscriptions make it possible for us to keep doing this work independently, week after week. Subscribe today at turbulencepod.substack.com Follow along on Twitter/X and Instagram @turbulence_pod Theme: Eye for an Eye, Haram (2017) Art: Vivek Venkatraman Researcher: KC Mix: Jasper Saba This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe

    Episode 44: Haiti—State Against Nation, Part 2

  6. Oct 9

    Episode 43: Haiti — State Against Nation, Part 1

    Mamyrah Dougé-Prosper joins us to discuss the history of foreign intervention in Haiti, the political and economic origins of the country’s so-called gangs, and the centuries-long struggle between the Haitian state and popular sovereignty. Mamyrah Dougé-Prosper is an Assistant Professor of Global and International Studies at the University of California, Irvine. She is also the director of the Center for Racial Justice at UCI. Dougé-Prosper’s work generally focuses on Black social movements. More specifically, her research centers around protest movements in 21st century Haiti. Dougé-Prosper has published in political magazines such as Black Agenda Report, LeftEast, Phenomenal World, Jacobin and NACLA as well as academic journals such as Women’s Studies Quarterly, International Studies Review, Kalfou, Small Axe, PoLAR and the Journal of Haitian Studies. She is completing her first manuscript titled Nation Against State: Development Contested in Occupied Haiti. Dougé-Prosper is currently a board member of Grassroots International. Between 2018 and 2024, she served as the coordinator of the Pan-African Solidarity Network with Community Movement Builders. To support Palestinians in Gaza, consider donating through The Sameer Project. Episode Guide: * MINUSTAH — United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (2004–2017). Brazil-led UN peacekeeping mission established following the removal of Jean-Bertrand Aristide. * MINUJUSTH — United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (2017–2019). Successor to MINUSTAH, focused on policing and judicial institutions. * BINUH — United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (2019–present). UN political mission supporting governance, security, and human rights. * MSS — Multinational Security Support Mission (2024–2026). Kenya-led multinational security force authorized by the UN Security Council. * GSF — Gang Suppression Force (2026–present). Multinational force authorized to combat armed groups in Haiti. * FRAPH — Front for the Advancement and Progress of Haiti. Paramilitary organization implicated in repression following the 1991 coup against Aristide. * PHTK — Parti Haïtien Tèt Kale. Political party associated with former presidents Michel Martelly and Jovenel Moïse. * G9 — G9 an Fanmi e Alye (G9 Family and Allies). Armed-group coalition associated with Jimmy Chérizier (“Barbecue”). * ALBA — Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America. Regional cooperation initiative established by Venezuela and Cuba. * IMF — International Monetary Fund. International financial institution involved in Haiti’s economic restructuring. * OAS — Organization of American States. Regional intergovernmental organization. * HOPE — Haitian Hemispheric Opportunity through Partnership Encouragement Act. U.S. trade-preference legislation for Haitian apparel. * HELP — Haiti Economic Lift Program Act. U.S. legislation expanding trade preferences for Haitian textiles and apparel. We’re committed to independence and will never run ads or take money from institutions. That means Turbulence is entirely listener-funded. For $5 a month, paid subscribers gain access to weekly news analysis bonus episodes, where we respond to events as they unfold, follow up on previous discussions, and draw connections across the conflicts shaping our world. Most importantly, paid subscriptions make it possible for us to keep doing this work independently, week after week. Subscribe today at turbulencepod.substack.com Follow along on Twitter/X and Instagram @turbulence_pod Theme: Eye for an Eye, Haram (2017) Art: Vivek Venkatraman Researcher: KC Mix: Jasper Saba This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit turbulencepod.substack.com/subscribe

    Episode 43: Haiti — State Against Nation, Part 1

  7. Oct 8

    BONUS: Ansarallah on the Offensive w/ Barry

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit turbulencepod.substack.com We discuss the third anniversary of 10/7, the French school riots, Ansarallah’s continued offensive in Yemen, their use of FPV drones, the response from the Saudi-led “coalition,” and Iranian strikes on shipping in the Gulf. We’re committed to independence and will never run ads or take money from institutions. That means Turbulence is entirely listener-funded. For $5 a month, paid subscribers gain access to weekly news analysis bonus episodes, where we respond to events as they unfold, follow up on previous discussions, and draw connections across the conflicts shaping our world. Most importantly, paid subscriptions make it possible for us to keep doing this work independently, week after week. Subscribe today at turbulencepod.substack.com Follow along on Twitter/X and Instagram @turbulence_pod Theme: Eye for an Eye, Haram (2017) Art: Vivek Venkatraman

    BONUS: Ansarallah on the Offensive w/ Barry

  8. Oct 2

    BONUS: October Surprise

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit turbulencepod.substack.com We discuss the upcoming Brazilian elections, US plans to invade Cuba, the end of the third (?) Iraq war, military escort missions in Hormuz, the detention of migrant children in Texas, and Netanyahu’s pre-election gambits. To support Palestinians in Gaza, consider donating through The Sameer Project. We’re committed to independence and will never run ads …

    BONUS: October Surprise
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Turbulence is a podcast about the end of the American empire, or the end of the world—whichever comes first. Join Dylan Saba, M Ceniza, and friends as they navigate the geopolitical chaos of a world-system in flux. turbulencepod.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Turbulence
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Turbulence
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