James Renton is Reader in History at Edge Hill University. He works on racism, Empire, and the genealogy of global politics.
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?Why is Europe desperate to spy on its Muslims?The Muslim, in the eyes of the west, is stuck in a perpetual condition of imminent fanaticism. This is why the west...
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Published in: openSecurityPalestine's UN bid: lessons from the history of Zionism'Historian James Renton suggests that this week's application for UN membership by the Palestinians could provide...
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Published in: openSecurityWikiLeaks: imperial precedent
The last time this happened, the British government was hoping to combine a modern-looking commitment to...
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Published in: openSecurityForgotten lessons: Palestine and the British empire
While the conflict that is the legacy of British involvement in Palestine daily captures world headlines, Britain's...