The Politics of Colonialism. A critique of "The Case for Colonialism"

Academic Paper , 2019 , 21 Pages

Politics - Region: Africa

This paper offers a critique of Bruce Gilley's "The Case for Colonialism". The aim of the case for colonialism was to rehabilitate Colonialism, give it compassionate and humanitarian meanings and hence make it respectable again. This paper, however, argues that Bruce Gilley has not made any viable case for Colonialism.

The research’s aim and method are flawed because the research method did not enable the Paper to achieve its aim because, firstly, the Policy measures suggested in the Paper were ill-thought and they posed more problems for Colonialism than they have solved. And, secondly, the examples cited were themselves flawed and misinterpreted. More importantly, the Paper did not adduce any new evidence to enable it to produce new knowledge, move the boundaries of current Colonial Scholarship and hence rehabilitate Colonialism.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• The Problem of the Legitimacy of Recolonisation.
• The Problem of motivating potential Western Colonisers
• Consolidation and perpetuation.
• The aim and method of the case for colonialism: the rehabilitation of Colonialism
• Colonial Heritage......
• Colonial Heritage embraced in the Gold Coast?
• A revival of Colonial thoughts in Sub-Saharan Africa?..\n
• Tribalism and Slavery.
• The [A] Case for Colonialism?
• Conclusions

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper critiques the publication “The Case for Colonialism,” which advocates for the rehabilitation of colonialism. The paper examines the arguments and methods presented in "The Case for Colonialism" to argue for the recolonisation of certain Third World countries. The primary objective is to analyze the policy implications of recolonisation, particularly its legitimacy, the motivation of Western powers, and the consolidation of gains. The paper explores these issues within the context of the British Empire, focusing specifically on Nigeria.

• The historical legitimacy of colonialism
• The feasibility of recolonization in the modern era
• The impact of colonial legacies on post-colonial states
• The efficacy of Western governance models in African contexts
• The importance of understanding African cultural and social structures

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the paper's purpose, which is to critique the publication "The Case for Colonialism" and analyze its policy implications. It outlines the main arguments of "The Case for Colonialism" and the historical context of the debate surrounding colonialism.
• The Problem of the Legitimacy of Recolonisation: This chapter examines the arguments put forth in "The Case for Colonialism" regarding the legitimacy of recolonisation. It critiques the proposition that recolonisation could be acceptable to contemporary populations, drawing on historical examples of colonial governance and resistance.
• The Problem of motivating potential Western Colonisers: This chapter delves into the difficulties of motivating Western powers to engage in recolonisation. It analyzes the factors that made colonialism attractive in the past and assesses their relevance in the present context, considering contemporary political, economic, and social realities.
• Consolidation and perpetuation: This chapter explores the challenges associated with consolidating and perpetuating colonial gains in a recolonised state. It examines the historical strategies employed by colonial powers to maintain control and the potential obstacles they would face in a contemporary context.
• The aim and method of the case for colonialism: the rehabilitation of Colonialism: This chapter discusses the methods and goals of "The Case for Colonialism" as it seeks to rehabilitate the image of colonialism. It critically analyzes the historical evidence presented in the publication and the manner in which it is used to advance the argument for recolonisation.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper focuses on colonialism, recolonisation, Western governance, African contexts, post-colonial states, cultural legacies, and the historical and contemporary debate surrounding the legitimacy of colonialism. The paper examines the work of scholars and politicians like Dr. Gilley, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Hugh Clifford, and Lord Lugard, as well as historical events like the Biafran War and the Nigerian independence movement, to shed light on the complex dynamics of colonial rule and its impact on the development of African nations.

• Author: Dr. John Igbino (Author)
• Publication Year: 2019
• Pages: 21
• Catalog Number: V505398
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346046437
• ISBN (Book): 9783346046444
• Language: English
• Tags: politics, colonialism, case