Yale Debates Hasan Piker || End the American Empire

Hasan Piker joins the Yale Political Union for a debate on: Resolved: End the American Empire. Has the United States’ global dominance—maintained through military alliances, economic influence, and cultural reach—advanced freedom and stability around the world? Or has it entrenched inequality, fueled conflict, and undermined democratic accountability at home and abroad? Piker argues that the era of American empire should come to a close, takes questions from the floor, and engages in a full parliamentary debate with student speakers on both sides of the resolution. About the speaker: Hasan Piker is a political commentator, Twitch streamer, and former journalist known for his progressive analysis of American politics, foreign policy, and media. A prominent voice among younger audiences, Piker combines political theory with real-time commentary, often critiquing U.S. interventionism, capitalism, and the structures of global power. ABOUT THE YALE POLITICAL UNION: Founded in 1934 by Professor Alfred Whitney Griswold, the Yale Political Union (YPU) is the oldest and largest collegiate debate society in America. We have a rich history of hosting distinguished guests, including Ronald Reagan, Joe Biden, and Milton Friedman, for parliamentary debates every Tuesday. Our Debate Floor is home to ideas and philosophies from across the political spectrum, with our 200+ members committed to testing principles both foundational to their beliefs and central to contemporary American politics. If you enjoyed this, consider subscribing, liking, and commenting: Should the American empire end—or is global U.S. leadership still necessary? #hasanpiker #americanempire #yalepoliticalunion #politicaldebate #ypu #yale #foreignpolicy #geopolitics #uspolitics #progressivepolitics #campuspolitics #politicaldebate2026 #imperialism #democracy #internationalrelations Tags: Hasan Piker Yale Political Union Yale debate college political debate American empire U.S. foreign policy imperialism progressive politics geopolitics campus politics political debate 2026 American politics international relations democracy