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After the ‘End of History’

After the ‘End of History’

After the 'End of History' 68 Episodes Jun 27, 2026

After the ‘End of History’ is a podcast that explores International Relations Theory and History. Each episode delves into key concepts, thinkers, and events that shape our understanding of global politics. It critically examines the idea of the 'end of history' and its implications for the modern world. The show offers an academic yet accessible perspective for those interested in political science and historical analysis.

Episodes

Literary Realism 2: Alejo Carpentier - "El Siglo de las Luces"
Literary Realism 2: Alejo Carpentier - "El Siglo de las Luces" Jun 27, 2026 5385 Welcome back to our jaunt through Alejo Carpentier’s “El siglo de las luces”, a maritime escapade in the Americas at the time of the French Revolution. With some of the literary theory covered already in episode 1, where we made the case for why this is a unique example of historical realism, we finally enjoy retelling the arc of the story and reading sections of its lurid prose. A deserted island
The Long Arc of History Bends Toward Realism: A Conversation with Christopher Mott
The Long Arc of History Bends Toward Realism: A Conversation with Christopher Mott Jun 27, 2026 5613 [Recorded on 29 July 2025.] We sat down with the always insightful Christopher Mott of the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy to talk about the patterns of American culture and their effects on foreign policy. His distinctive blend of cultural criticism, global history, and strategic thinking were on full display. Listeners will enjoy our discussion of the deep history of Eurasia in his 2015 book T
Marx's "Herr Vogt" - Ep. 2, Part 2 - Spies in the Workers' Movement
Marx's "Herr Vogt" - Ep. 2, Part 2 - Spies in the Workers' Movement Jun 27, 2026 2264 [Recorded 31 January 2025]A continuation of our discussion on Marx's "forgotten text," Herr Vogt: A Spy in the Workers' Movement. Support the show
Mario Vargas Llosa: The Realist as Neo-Liberal
Mario Vargas Llosa: The Realist as Neo-Liberal Jun 11, 2026 3903 Welcome back to our mini-series on realism and the Latin American novel. In this episode, we provide a thorough engagement with the late Peruvian master, Mario Vargas Llosa, an author of major works from all the way back in the 1950s to the current decade. Pat speaks with Neil Larsen, Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature, about his seminal essay, “Mario Vargas Llosa: The Realist as Neo-Lib
Literary Realism Part 1: Alejo Carpentier - Realism, Revolution, and the Totality
Literary Realism Part 1: Alejo Carpentier - Realism, Revolution, and the Totality May 16, 2026 3395 [Recorded on 15 December 2025]In this opening installment of our series on literary realism, we focus on Alejo Carpentier’s El siglo de las luces (Explosion in a Cathedral). This work holds particular significance for the show, as host Pat dedicated a substantial portion of his dissertation to Carpentier's life and literature. We approach the novel as a primary example of how literature can m
The House of War - Neocons and the Attack on Iran
The House of War - Neocons and the Attack on Iran May 16, 2026 7178 We sat down with Brandon Wolfe-Hunnicutt, Associate Professor of History at California State University Stanislaus. He specializes in the history of the modern Middle East, American foreign policy, and the political economy of oil and natural gas. His previous book The Paranoid Style in American Diplomacy: Oil and Arab Nationalism in Iraq was the subject of one of our first interviews at After the
Geoeconomics and the Future of Sanctions: Interview with Nicholas Mulder
Geoeconomics and the Future of Sanctions: Interview with Nicholas Mulder Feb 12, 2026 4788 Nicholas Mulder is an Assistant Professor of Modern European History at Cornell University. His previous book is The Economic Weapon: The Rise of Sanctions as a Tool of Modern War and he is currently close to completion on a book entitled The Age of Confiscation: Making and Taking Property in the Creation of the Modern World. He also started a Substack last year which contains some of the best com
ATEOH Interviews: Andrew Hartman on Karl Marx in America
ATEOH Interviews: Andrew Hartman on Karl Marx in America Nov 10, 2025 5143 Interest in Karl Marx is surging amidst current debates on economic inequality. Join us as we sit down with historian Andrew Hartman to discuss his fascinating new book, Karl Marx in America, a comprehensive account of how Marx's writings have been used and interpreted in the United States from the late 19th century through the modern era.Professor Hartman explores the century-plus evolution
ATEOH Interviews: Nathan Pinkoski on "Actually Existing Postliberalism"
ATEOH Interviews: Nathan Pinkoski on "Actually Existing Postliberalism" Oct 31, 2025 4215 One of the most striking developments in recent intellectual life has been the convergence of critics from both the conservative and Marxist traditions, united in their skepticism toward the excesses of progressive liberalism. Few outlets embody this shift as much as Compact magazine, where unlikely allies have found common ground in challenging America’s domestic administrative state, its global
Greg Grandin's "America, América": Catholic Traditions and Republican Futures
Greg Grandin's "America, América": Catholic Traditions and Republican Futures Sep 26, 2025 4132 In this episode, we sit down with historian Greg Grandin to discuss his new book America, América, which reimagines the hemisphere’s intertwined republican traditions and confronts the United States’ monopolization of the very idea of “America.” Known for landmark works such as The Empire of Necessity and The End of the Myth, Grandin has long illuminated Latin America’s central role in the making
ATEOH Interviews: Aaron Good (American Exception)
ATEOH Interviews: Aaron Good (American Exception) Sep 11, 2025 3336 On this episode, we're excited to present an interview Pat recorded on July 10th with the author and researcher Aaron Good. As with other upcoming interviews, this was a great opportunity to break out of the inherent insolation of social media and inform our positions on the interstate order by engaging with one of the brightest perspectives in the political science discipline. In addition to
Ecuador Updates
Ecuador Updates Jul 18, 2025 3855 [Recorded on 26 April 2025]After the End of History discusses The Grayzone's interview with Andres Duran. Support the show

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