INT 200 Study Guide - Final Guide: Derek Gregory, Geopolitics, Failed State
Document Summary
Derek gregory, the colonial present: the tyranny of strangers & boundless war. Argument: attacks on 9/11 activated a series of political and cultural responses that were profoundly colonial in nature-author connects historical events in iraq and geopolitics and local citizens to prove his argument. Focuses on the relationship between culture and power: points out similarities between colonial era in early 20th century to post 9/11. Calls attention to the continuation of colonial-style practices and relations. Shows how geography is implicated in cultural judgment and evaluations that underlie the ongoing exercise of colonial power. Traces back history of british and american involvement in the middle east and how it is still present today. 9/11 is used to justify the war on terror - but really based on self-interest. Used shock and awe to show that us would be obeyed: created relationship between us and them or civilization and barbarism , suggests us was involved in moral battle against evil aka terrorism.
