Anti-Colonial Solidarity: Race, Reconciliation, and MENA Liberation

Anti-Colonial Solidarity: Race,Reconciliation,and MENA Liberation explores the racialization of Middle-Eastern and North African (MENA) perceived peoples from a global perspective, critiquing the ways that orientalism, racism, and colonialism cooperatively emerged and afforded the imaginary landscapes of the Middle East. It reflects on the conditions of the possibility of a solidarity amongst MENA peoples and subjugated peoples that resists the cyclical character of violent domination, and calls for MENA people to reclaim themselves and their history from colonial domination.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 14 January 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Anti-Colonial Solidarity: Race,Reconciliation,and MENA Liberation takes a comprehensive look at the racialization of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) people from a global perspective. George Fourlas delves into the intricate interplay of orientalism, racism, and colonialism, which together shaped the imaginary landscapes of the newly categorized Middle East. This critical analysis not only sheds light on the historical roots of these phenomena but also presents possibilities for the present and future. By examining past obscured by colonialism and highlighting exemplary cases of MENA solidarity, the author reflects on the conditions for building a solidarity among MENA peoples and subjugated groups that challenges the cyclical nature of violent domination that has defined colonial power since 1492.

Rather than providing a prescriptive model for a harmonious society, Anti-Colonial Solidarity delves into the necessary elements for creating an open-ended collectivity that resists rigid universalism and reification. It emphasizes the importance of reciprocal relations with others and the environment, recognizing the interconnectedness of all beings. This book serves as a call to action for MENA people and subjugated groups to reclaim their identities and histories from the clutches of colonial domination.

Through its comprehensive analysis, Anti-Colonial Solidarity offers a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics of race, reconciliation, and MENA liberation. It challenges readers to think critically about the historical and contemporary forces that have shaped MENA societies and to work towards a more inclusive and equitable world. By embracing solidarity, empathy, and collective action, we can build a future that is free from the legacies of colonialism and oppression.

Weight: 263g
Dimension: 220 x 153 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538141465