In an engaging and thought-provoking talk at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Nov. 14, Dr. Melanie Yazzie, assistant professor of American Indian studies at the University of Minnesota Twin ...
Nearly fifty years after the dramatic upsurge of wars of national liberation fought over the terrain of what used to be called the “Third World,” there are few political tools for confronting emerging ...
This year’s Oscars provided everything award show viewers hoped for: glam, a rumor-inspiring piano duet, a fart-noise acceptance speech, and a dramatic announcement for best picture, complete with ...
“Decolonization is not simply political. It is also cultural and musical. We can decolonize our minds, our art, and our institutions as we imagine a world rooted in justice, peace, and love.” — Dr.
The US has a well-known history of institutionalized marginalization, but it’s important to recognize individual institutions unjust colonization efforts, as even UConn, a state school, has ...
The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This ...
Over the last few weeks, calls for the decolonization of the West have saturated discourse online and the streets across North America, Europe and Australia. Protesters have amassed in cities and ...
On February 6, Kyrgyzstan’s parliament passed a new law to “expand the possibilities of choosing a surname according to Kyrgyz traditions and cultural characteristics.” In practice, the Kyrgyz ...