Critical South
Critical South unpacks political theory in the context of the global south, to help people understand the political developments, ideas , events and issues of the day.
Critical South
Latest Episodes
Unpacking Brazil's anti-racism movement (part 1)
In this episode of Critical South Professor Lawrence Hamilton talks to Professor Amilcar Pereira about the history of racism, the anti-racism movement and the fight against the myth of racial democracy in Brazil.They talk about the impo...
An overcast dawn: South Africa's 2024 elections and the government of national unity
For the first time since the dawn of democracy in South Africa 30 years ago, the African National Congress has lost its majority, forcing the liberation party to enter a coalition for it to rule the country. In this episode Professors ...
From chaiwalla to prime minister: Hindu nationalism and Narendra Modi’s rise to power
How has Narendra Modi survived as India's Prime Minister since 2014? And how will he last beyond India's current 2024 elections? In this episode of Critical South we trace the political trajectory of Modi as Professor Lawrence Hamilton...
Social movements and political change in Argentina
How did the Piquetero Movement in Argentina come about? And what did this movement as arguably the most significant unemployed workers' movement in the world do differently to other social movements. In this episode Professor...
Democracy by consensus in Africa: does it actually work?
How is democracy domesticated on the African continent? And when we talk about misgovernance in Africa, what do we mean? In this episode Professor Lawrence Hamilton has a one-on-one with Professor Bernard Matolino to answer t...
