colonialism

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"Grassroots movements and pressure from international bodies like the UN are the reasons why many countries, some more timidly and some more decisively, have started discussing reparation policies," said Martinez, the researcher into Spanish colonialism.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The law also criminalises the glorification of colonialism, state-run TV reports.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

Through the animal’s point of view, De Los Santos Arias considers the enduring grip of colonialism and the consequences of human irrationality.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Frye said this was a legacy of colonialism and apartheid.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

I, too, had been susceptible to paternalistic British colonialism and the appeal of being perceived by whites as “cultured” and “progressive” and “civilized.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela