Imperial Designs

Why did Melania Trump wear a pith helmet, a classic symbol of colonialism, in Africa?

‘We haven’t seen that look in East Africa since Meryl Streep was filming Out of Africa 30 years ago.’

Jacqueline L. Scott, The Conversation
· Oct 16, 2018 · 09:30 pm
The dispute between Britain and Mauritius over Chagos islands traces the long shadow of colonialism

The UK is increasingly isolated in its claim to the Chagos Islands. If an international court finds in Mauritius's favour, the implications could be huge.

Miriam Bak McKenna, The Conversation
· Sep 22, 2018 · 09:30 pm
How the East India Company, and some bad luck, stymied Dwarkanath Tagore’s business ventures

It supported British companies, many of which were not interested in long-term projects, unlike the Indian businessman, whose impulse bordered on the philanthropic.

Anu Kumar
· Jun 21, 2015 · 04:30 pm