russian colonial othering and how it works.

How russian colonialism manufactures identity wars, and how Westerners fall for it.

here is what’s in store for you this week:

• How russian colonialism has been using identity wars as a ‘divide-and-rule’ tactic for at least a century now;

• Why nothing will change if russians keep refusing to accept collective responsibility for centuries of colonial crimes;

• Powerful personal account from a Central Asian researcher reminding all of us that russian colonialism is deeply rooted in racism and white supremacy;

• “The story of our decolonisation is full of pain and shame. Till today, we are told to be “grateful” and not to stir the pot.”

Russian Colonialism 101 is the first newsletter to shed light on Russian colonialism and is part of the Volya Hub network. What is happening to Ukraine has happened many times before, and the rest of the world has been conditioned to overlook or misdiagnose it. This isn’t history. It’s how you stop being shocked by what was always predictable.

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