imperialism

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Following his answer Monday, Mary Rambaran-Olm, an academic specializing in medieval literature, said "can someone introduce Zohran Mamdani to the writings by his dad on British imperialism?"

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Disillusioned with Britain's expanding imperialism, Stanley quit the diplomatic service in 1858 and decided to become a Muslim some months later while travelling in Arabia.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Articles tagged “critical” focused on a negative event, idea or time, including subjects of racism, sexism and imperialism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

It was a turn of events that came as welcome news in Nuuk, where signs hang in storefronts and kitchen windows rejecting American imperialism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

It is debatable, however, whether this represents a ‘timeless’ condition or the impact of European imperialism.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari