Notes on the ‘Exceptionalism’ of the Israeli Settler-Colonial Project

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ID12980346
AuthorsTariq Dana (0000-0003-0404-7378, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, corresponding author)
Year2024
Volume33
Issue2
Pages165-172
Publication date2024-04-02
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueMiddle East Critique (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1943-6149 • E-ISSN: 1943-6157
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/19436149.2024.2342733
OpenAlexW4396847557
LanguageEN
Citations received19
References cited6

Israel’s settler-colonial project stands as a peculiar instance of colonial domination in the modern era, distinguished by its ideological roots in Zionism, a potent blend of mythological narratives, militaristic nationalism, and expansionist aspirations. Unlike traditional colonial powers, Israel operates without a conventional metropole, instead leveraging strategic alliances with Western powers, particularly the United States, to sustain its colonial enterprise. The endurance of this project is inextricably linked to the subjugation and fragmentation of the Arab world, which serves as a wellspring of resistance against Israel’s colonial ambitions, as evidenced by the normalization of relations between Israel and various Arab regimes. Yet, Palestinian resistance has proven resilient and adaptive, persistently asserting its rights, identity, and connection to the land, while exposing the moral bankruptcy of Israel’s colonial dominance. To fully grasp the complexities of Palestine’s past, present, and future, it is imperative to employ a settler-colonial framework, which not only illuminates the specific dynamics at play but also sheds light on the broader implications for understanding and challenging similar structures of oppression worldwide. Other Information Published in: Middle East Critique License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ See article on publisher's website: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19436149.2024.2342733

American exceptionalism · Colonialism · Exceptionalism · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Anthropological Studies and Insights · Diaspora, migration, transnational identity · Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies · Law

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