JOURNAL ARTICLE

Indian wars everywhere: colonial violence and the shadow doctrines of empire.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2024, v. 100, n. 4. P. 1812 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Parmar, Inderjeet 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the presence of racialized, colonial thinking and attitudes within American military culture. The author argues that there is a "shadow doctrine" of colonialism that has developed and renewed with each successive war, both domestically and globally. The book covers a wide range of historical and geographical contexts, from the American western frontier to wars in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Afghanistan. It also examines the influence of race, colonialism, and the suppression of anti-colonialism in the US military imagination and its impact on the global "war on terror." The article concludes by highlighting the ongoing relevance of irregular warfare and the violent suppression of protests within the United States. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2024/07, Vol. 100, Issue 4, p1812
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiae164
  • Accession Number:178481310
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