Decolonization

Decolonization (American and Oxford English) or decolonisation (other British English) is the undoing of colonialism, the latter being the process whereby a nation establishes and maintains its domination of foreign territories (often overseas territories). The concept particularly applies to the dismantlement, during the second half of the 20th century, of the colonial empires established prior to World War I throughout the world. Some scholars of decolonization focus especially on the movements in the colonies demanding independence, such as Creole nationalism.The end-result of successful decolonization may equate to a form of Indigenous utopianism – given the widespread nature of colonialism, neo-colonialism, …

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CEIP: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace · 22 October 2024 English

Calls for a new Bretton Woods elide considerable disagreement. There are many competing views of the post-1945 international economic order, and each generates alternative understanding of how Bretton Woods should …

determination of the new States that emerged from decolonization to participate effectively in international governance as vulnerable to demands un- leashed by decolonization and thus as ill-equipped to deal with the challenges


LibMod: Zentrum Liberale Moderne · 16 October 2024 English

The conference will discuss three main topics: (1) the significance of this war for the future of Europe and the strategic goals of the West (2) current military developments and …

supporting Ukraine? What are the principles of decolonization in political decision-making, and how can a


Urban Institute · 8 October 2024 English

Context plays a crucial role in shaping research agendas, priorities, and methods. At the Urban Institute, our work predominantly focuses on experiences within the United States, but we recognize that …

control, responsibility, and ethics—demand the decolonization of research practices and technology and the


UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation · 2 October 2024 English

gender equality, diversity, anti-racism and decolonization, recognizing the intersectionality between


30 September 2024 English

Furthermore, the paper assesses the present status of the strategic relationship, examining areas of cooperation, mutual interests, and the geopolitical significance of the partnership. [...] Furthermore, the rapid ascent of …

stage, particularly regarding issues related to decolonization, economic development, and international cooperation


future earth · 29 September 2024 English

Since its launch, the Initiative has organized 8 events and workshops in person and online to foster discussions on the impacts of washing on the environment, and to facilitate a …

dedicated series was launched on unpacking decolonization within Sustain- ability Science with the Ocean


UNODC: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 28 September 2024 English

While it is possible to determine the costs of violence and crime in monetary terms, including the costs of gender-based violence (GBV), there is a challenge in identifying and establishing …

reform, defunding or de- tasking the police and decolonization. Youth in Canada would like to see more diverse


ISC: International Studies Center · 26 September 2024 English

regional policies as. [...] In the years after the Second World War and with the beginning of decolonization, the idea of solidarity among the developing and emergent states of the so-called ‘Third World’

of the Second World War and the process of decolonization, regionalism in the developing world has taken of the Second World War and the process of decolonization, the idea of Southeast Asia appeared to be Second World War and with the beginning of decolonization, the idea of solidarity among the developing clear to play an active role in the oncoming decolonization movement.” Lecture at Jawarharlal Nehru University


The South Centre · 25 September 2024 English

10 However, according to a study released by ActionAid, in the context of the rise of multinational companies, the tax treaties between developing and developed countries are depriving the world’s …

context, during the 1960s and 1970s, the era of decolonization saw many newly independent States from Africa


ACWS: Alberta Council of Women's Shelters · 24 September 2024 English

We know Zabjek, this book tells the stories of the that the impacts of the COVID-19 women who fought for safe places and pandemic continue to place increasing supports for …

and she will be greatly missed inclusion and decolonization in a review by all, I’m sure. of our bylaws


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