Colonialism

Western World’s Last 300 Years: Wars, Colonialism, Crises

The history of the Western world over the last 300 years is a complex tapestry of revolutionary ideas, catastrophic wars, immense technological progress, and profound social change. It’s a story of the rise, dominance, and transformation of Western power on

Racist of the Year award

Survival International announces nominees for “Racist of the Year” award Reference :www.survivalinternational.org © Bill Leak/ The Australian Cartoon by Bill Leak published in The Australian and widely accused of racism towards Aboriginal people This page was last updated in 2016

European colonization of Americas

 The European migration to the Americas had devastating consequences for many Native American tribes, driven by disease, forced displacement, warfare, and systemic policies of eradication. Below is a synthesis of key tribes and groups profoundly impacted, based on historical records

Algeria under France colonisation

Algeria under French colonial rule (1830–1962) experienced profound violence, systemic exploitation, and cultural suppression. Here’s a detailed overview of key aspects of this period: Violent Conquest and Resistance – Invasion and Occupation: France invaded Algeria in 1830 under the pretext

Western Interference in Iran

 Western Interference in Iran: From Colonial Influence to Modern Exploitation While Iran was never formally colonized like India or Congo, it faced heavy Western exploitation, coups, and economic domination—especially by Britain, Russia, and later the U.S. Here’s how foreign powers

Cultuurstelsel

The Cultivation System (Dutch: cultuurstelsel) was a system of forced labor used to grow cash crops to pay taxes and for export. It was Dutch government policy from 1830 until 1870 in its Dutch East Indies colony (now Indonesia), requiring

Dutch colonialism

The Dutch were heavily involved in colonialism from the 17th to the 20th century, establishing a vast overseas empire through trade, conquest, and exploitation. Here are the key aspects of Dutch colonialism: 1. Dutch East India Company (VOC) and Asia