EQBAL AHMAD CONFRONTING EMPIRE By DAVID BARSAMIAN

EQBAL Confronting Empire by David Barsamian presents thought-provoking conversations with Eqbal Ahmad, one of the most influential political thinkers of the 20th century. A fierce critic of imperialism, colonialism, and militarism, Ahmad offers sharp analyses of global politics, the Palestine struggle, South Asian conflicts, and Western interventions. This book is a treasure trove of intellectual depth, making it an essential read for students of political science, history, and international relations. If you appreciate the works of Noam Chomsky, Edward Said, and Howard Zinn, this book is a valuable addition to your collection. 🔹 Eqbal Ahmad, Confronting Empire, David Barsamian, political activism, anti-imperialism, colonialism, history, geopolitics, international relations, global politics, resistance movements. Edward W. Said once urged the legendary Eqbal Ahmad not to ‘leave your works scattered to the winds, or even recorded on tape, but collected and published in several volumes for everyone to read. Then those who don’t have the privilege of knowing you will know what a truly remarkable, gifted man you are.’ Unfortunately, Ahmad died suddenly before Said’s wish came to fruition. Now, for the first time, Ahmad’s most provocative ideas are available in book form. In these intimate and wide-ranging conversations, Ahmad discusses nationalism, ethnic conflict, the politics of memory, and liberation struggles around the world. Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations, talking about Ahmad said, ‘[Eqbal Ahmad] was a shining example of what a true internationalist should be…. Eqbal was at home in the history of all the world’s great civilizations. ‘He had an encyclopaedic knowledge of states past and present, and he knew that states had a rightful role to play. ‘But he also knew that states existed to serve people, not the other way around, and he had little to do with governments, except as a thorn in their side.