This compelling analysis of the modern Middle East shows the transition from an internal history characterised by local realities that were plural and multidimensional, and where identities were flexible and hybrid, to a simplified history largely imagined and imposed by external actors. číst celé
On and Beyond the Coloniality of Power in Historical Research
Focusing on an entangled perspective of global history, this book emphasizes the importance of including diverse voices and experiences. By centering 'others' in the narrative, it seeks to enhance our understanding of the interconnected and dynamic world we live in, encouraging readers to rethink historical narratives and their implications.
In this edited book, several leading scholars address a number of security-related issues, all connected to one main research question: What (in)security means from the perspective of people living in the Middle East and North Africa? In doing so, the contributors shed light on the contours of a stable and legitimate order that responds to the needs of the peoples in the region, on what history tells us about the ongoing debates on security and stability in the region, and, last but not least, on «human security», which encompasses the dimension of human rights, political rights and social/economic security.