Book · 2019 · Philosophy
Worldmaking after Empire
The Rise and Fall of Self-Determination
Why people recommend it
Worldmaking after Empire by Adom Getachew is a historical study that investigates the decolonization period to analyze how anti-colonial leaders understood and attempted to reshape the concept of self-determination. Aai Shakir recommended the book during an appearance on The Ezra Klein Show on May 17, 2024, in an episode titled The Disastrous Relationship Between Israel, Palestinians and the U.N. Shakir highlighted the text for providing a comprehensive account of how anti-colonial figures rethought international politics and sovereignty, exploring the distinct ways these leaders defined self-determination and how those alternative frameworks could have changed global history if they had succeeded. By mentioning this work, Shakir encouraged listeners to examine the foundational theories of statehood and global justice that arose as formal empires collapsed, offering a deeper perspective on the structural dilemmas inherent in modern international diplomacy and international institutions.
Who recommended it
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Aai Shakir — 1 mention
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