As a historian of British imperialism, I cannot close my eyes to the colonial legacies, similarities and solidarities between the Palestinians and my people. Moreover, as an educator of the next generation I find that I cannot in good conscience accept an award from an institution that, in this moment, has failed to meet its moral obligations to principles of justice for Palestinian lives and academic freedom. If I did, I would not be able to face my students in my classes on Decolonization.
Geopolitics
Middle East Eye: Greta Thunberg arrested by UK police over support for ‘Palestine Action prisoners’
Swedish climate activist detained after holding placard at protest in London Read Article HERE
Economics
Des Freedman: Lecturers are fed up with being the big losers in the higher education market
What is described in this piece is symptomatic for the whole of Europe. Our universities are destined to become commodities in service of neo-liberalism. Let us not forget that education is what made European culture […]
Economics
Bill Mitchell: Further evidence undermining the mainstream case against fiscal deficits
Why the shibboleths of neo-classical economics are at the root of the current failings of our society. Read here
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