In his book "Citizen and Subject," Mahmood Mamdani tackles the intricate relationship between citizenship and identity in postcolonial Africa. By examining the concept of citizenship and its formation under the influence of colonial legacies and postcolonial politics, Mamdani prompts readers to rethink conventional understandings of citizenship in the continent. Mamdani...
"Good Muslim, Bad Muslim: America, the Cold War, and the Roots of Terrorism" by Mahmood Mamdani offers a fresh and insightful analysis of the relationship between Islam, terrorism, and international politics in the post-Cold War era. Through extensive research and thoughtful analysis, Mamdani challenges the simplistic categorization of Muslims as...
"When Victims Become Killers" by Mahmood Mamdani delves into the intricate and multifaceted nature of violence during times of conflict and genocide, using colonial and post-colonial Africa as its primary focus. The book challenges the conventional understanding of victims and perpetrators, asserting that these roles are often intricately intertwined and...