Decolonizing political economy and postcolonial studies
Postmodernism as an epistemological project still reproduces a particular form of coloniality. A decolonial perspective requires a broader canon of thought that would require taking seriously the epistemic insights of critical thinkers from the global South. [ more ]
"Le Monde diplomatique" (Berlin) enjoys the view from Slovenia's presidential balcony; "Krytyka" debates genocide; "Osteuropa" compiles a green book on eastern Europe; "Vikerkaar" revisits the Bronze Soldier debate; "Merkur" is wary of the Left's use of opinion polls; "Roots" poses the Macedonian question; "L'Homme" thematizes caring and fighting women; and "Esprit" watches the world in a hurry.
is an editor at the Swedish publication Amnesty Press.
Human Rights in the Shadow of the "War on Terrorism"
While the "War on Terrorism" puts important principles of justice into question we finally see an International Criminal Court in the making. Eric Östberg, former prosecutor at the Hague Tribunal, talks about rights and obligations applying to all peoples and all their leaders. [more]
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