Shedding Imperial Conceit
Category: POLITICS
This is not mere ancient history. It is playing out today, and not just in the consequences of British (or French, or German, or American) imperial misadventures. It informs our Western portrayal of the "East" and our understanding of its peoples. We still see ourselves as the civilized world, the bearers of universal values. And we still portray the "East" as less civilized, more prone to violence, less respectful of human life and liberty.
By James Zogby, ContributorPresident, Arab American Institute; author, 'Arab Voices', 2015-06-27