The hottest Decolonization Substack posts right now

The hegemonic narrative is collapsing, challenging individuals to redefine their beliefs and stand for a different world where many worlds can coexist.
Human consciousness is undergoing a significant shift, urging people to confront the oppressive systems of the past and choose a path towards creativity, selflessness, and consciousness.
The concept of Pluriverse emphasizes the coexistence of diverse worldviews and interconnectedness, offering a new perspective on how to rebuild civilization along more inclusive and interconnected lines.

The concept of 'right of self-determination' can blur the rights of individuals within a group.
Historical examples and consequences suggest that national self-determination may have led to negative outcomes.
Decolonization might have occurred due to other reasons beyond the principle of national self-determination.

The US government's Helsinki Commission held a Congressional briefing to discuss breaking up Russia in the name of decolonization.
Participants at the briefing proposed supporting separatist movements within Russia and advocated for the independence of regions like Chechnya, Tatarstan, Dagestan, and Circassia.
The briefing reflects a trend of using left-wing rhetoric to advance imperial interests by the US government, similar to other instances where progressive themes have been co-opted for political motives.

Bandung, Indonesia has a rich history as a colonial resort city favored by the Dutch.
Bandung's significance continued post-independence, with leaders like Sukarno shaping its political and architectural identity.
The Bandung Conference and Non-Aligned Movement were pivotal in uniting newly independent nations and shaping global geopolitics.

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Decolonization is about self-determination, not violence against others.
Words can be manipulated to cloak dangerous ideologies.
Maintaining taboos against violence and genocide is crucial for a peaceful society.

Representation matters in sharing unique cultural identities
Decolonizing design involves changing industry practices for diverse perspectives
Visual communication and creativity benefit from constraints and curiosity

Nicaragua's government at the UN condemned the global capitalist system and called for a new international economic model based on equality and justice.
They highlighted the unjust hoarding of Covid-19 vaccines by wealthy countries and criticized the continuous modernization of weapons during the pandemic.
Nicaragua strongly opposed US and EU sanctions, labeling them a crime against humanity, and advocated for reparations from developed countries to combat climate change.

The dominant view of the British empire as evil is being challenged by a new book that examines historical facts and moral judgments.
Nigel Biggar's book explores accusations against the empire like greed, slavery, racism, violence, and exploitation in a measured and informed way.
The rise and fall of the British empire over 300 years was diverse and nuanced, with the book dispelling the myth of a brutal genocidal dictatorship and questioning the political and academic traction of a distorted interpretation of history.

The colonial history of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde unfolds against European imperial ambitions and the impact of colonialism on the inhabitants.
Amílcar Cabral played a central role in the liberation of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde from colonial rule in the 1970s.
Cabral emphasized the importance of tangible material improvements for the people in the fight against colonialism and for independence.