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We interviewed a respected figure in the fields of political economy,environment, social policy, and geopolitics. Professor Bond is the Director of the Centre for Civil Society and currently teaches at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He is also an advisory board member in several high-profile journals. He answered these questions: (00:10) - What makes the marxist critique of the global economy still valuable and relevant today? (02:18) - In your view, capitalism is the main driver in the destruction of nature. Historically though, the socialist bloc was more damaging. How do you explain that? (04:31) - Why are you so critical of the BRICS group's recent rise to world prominence? (08:05) - BRICS group also contributes to environmental problems. Do you think there is really nothing that market forces can do to alleviate the situation? (10:25) - Would you agree that Africa is rising in a similar fashion the BRICS group did? (13:10) - What you paint here seems to be a glomy picture of the world. Do you see any signs of optimism in your research and activism?