Internal Colonialism and International Relations: Tracks of Decolonization in Bolivia

This book explores decolonization as a local process and its connections to international relations, introducing internal colonialism as a crucial analytical category. It argues that the reshaping of colonialism and its resistance domestically is reflected and reproduced abroad by political actors, and proposes a return to the local to show how power relations are exercised concretely by the protagonists of political processes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 09 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of decolonization, exploring its local manifestations and their profound connections to international relations. It introduces the concept of internal colonialism as a vital analytical framework for internationalists, shedding light on the complex interplay between colonialism and resistance within societies. Through a detailed case study of Bolivia, the author demonstrates how the reshaping of colonialism and its challenges at home are intricately reflected and reproduced abroad by political actors, whether they be governments or indigenous movements. By challenging prevailing postcolonial narratives regarding the constitution/reproduction of colonial logics in International Relations, the book proposes a return to the local to unravel how power dynamics are actively exercised by the protagonists of political processes. This localized perspective reveals the interconnectedness between the local and the international, particularly in the context of the latter's role in both reinforcing colonialism and opposing colonial logics.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars and students of International Relations, Latin American and Andean Studies, as well as those engaged in the fields of area studies, anthropology, indigenous politics, comparative politics, decolonization, and political ecology. Its rich insights and comprehensive analysis provide valuable perspectives on the ongoing processes of decolonization and their global implications.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 159 x 242 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367260873