Palestine: A Case of Settler Colonialism
The conflict over Palestine is a century-long war involving a settler-colonial movement–Zionism–which succeeded in forming a national entity–The State of Israel. The term settler colonialism may not be well known but it accurately describes what has happened to multiple regions of the world from Ireland to Canada and from New Zealand to Palestine where indigenous populations have been subjugated and displaced. In the case of Palestine, the Zionist movement was supported by superpowers, first Britain and then the U.S. President Truman was told by State Department diplomats that an overtly pro-Zionist policy would harm U.S. interests in the Middle East. To them, Truman said, “I am sorry gentlemen, but I have to answer to hundreds of thousands who are anxious for the success of Zionism. I do not have hundreds of thousands of Arabs among my constituents.”
Speaker
Rashid Khalidi
Rashid Khalidi is the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University and editor of the Journal of Palestine Studies. His articles appear in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times and many other journals. He is the author of Palestinian Identity, Brokers of Deceit, The Iron Cage and The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine.
James in Woodstock, NY –
I really appreciated what Prof. Khalidi had to say.
Robert in W. Hurley, NY –
This is an amazing program. I didn’t know much of what he presented. Thank you AR!
Elizabeth –
Merci. It is very clear and urgent that we need to decolonize the history. Many Thanks to you for broadcasting the show on Montreal’s CKUT radio station.
Suzanne in CO –
Great show. Khalidi is a very clear and eloquent communicator.
Jordan –
WoW! Hard to make the case for Zionism when it’s at the expense of another culture and population. I wonder how they were able to win over so much power and concentrate it’s influences on the most powerful nations on earth? It’s encouraging to listen to talks and broadcasts like this and to hear there’s a growing interest in not only understanding more about this situation, but it’s resolution on a global scale. Great talk!
Sergio in CO –
As I muddle through these confusing times my concern towards Palestinian rights is always on my mind. To be effective demands knowledge of facts and the skill to narrate them. Alternative Radio’s Rashid Khalidi broadcast was outstanding. Khalidi, like Edward Said in his days, is one of the best.
Jerry in NC –
Great talk by Rashid Khalidi!
I want to share it with others.
Jerry Markatos –
Wonderful historical clarity, plus authoritative explanation of the mania to erase the people of the Holy Land who have tended it for millennia.
Susie in California –
Excellent!