Do We Still Need To Decolonise?

The struggle for decolonisation has been hard fought, but the fight is evidently far from over. In the face of colonialism's endurance socially, politically, and economically, what is to be done?

Introduction - 0:00
Types of Colonialism - 1:45
How to Colonise - 4:30
Formal Independence - 10:14
How Can We Decolonise? - 14:13
Outro - 19:34

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Music:
@ForeignManInAForeignLand
Sun (prod. salmon the ghost)
outro music: Cedar Womb by joe zempel
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Sources & Resources:
Ceremonies of Possession in Europe’s Conquest of the New World 1492-1640 by Patricia Seed

[ForeignManinaForeignLand]

THANK YOU! Lord knows we don't talk enough about the imperialism that the "romantic" empires were responsible of

[imbombur]

The art you use for your videos is so well selected and gorgeous.

[lanzinator]

Andrewism is one of the few content creators who gives me genuine hope that a better world is possible.

[harriyanna]

colonization is literally still apart of our everyday lives its not even funny. so many black people have the last names they have BECAUSE of colonization. it's freaky to think about it literally is affecting our identity and we don't realize it.

[Ana_Fern]

I love the use the Dark Mark of Manifest Destiny at the start. It is such a perfect choice of artwork to represent colonial history. The original work by Gust is a tragic riddle for anyone familiar with US history. The angel of American progress that shuns away dark clouds or indigenous people, everything in the original painting reverses in the viewer's head if they know history beneath westward expansion. Replacement of the angel of progress with the angel of death by Benally finally brings the original painting to its true meaning.

[anarchypaladin]

The anarchist author Nandita Sharma argues that nation-state and, more broadly, any form of nationalism can't ever achieve decolonization."National sovereignty promises us that once we achieve it, we will become a, 'community of equals.' We will have self-determination. We will be decolonized. We will have equality. My book demonstrates that none of this actually materializes once national sovereignty is gained. And instead I argue that nationalisms, both from above as well as from below, have actually worked to contain and curtail our dreams of decolonization, and our demands for social justice that animated, and continue to animate anti-colonial struggles. "

[othelliusmaximus]

2:20 - 2:24 one thing about Andrew is he finna rhyme some words together. Bro went on lyrical miracle shit.

[Palbizu]

As a Puerto Rican, colonialism is a daily nightmare in full force still

[yuriajones]

This is a wonderful breakdown. I'm from the Commonwealth of Dominica and the island's official name says it all! As an independent nation, we simply took over the colonial systems left by the British and did very little to deconstruct them. This has allowed a few power-hungry, opportunistic people to assert their will in business and politics.

[zakkart]

Thank you so much for mentioning the situation in the Philippines!

[karlmoore]

In many cases, when it gets to independence, it very much feels like "Victory has defeated you." And I think you put that across in a better way than I could. Thanks for the videos.

[birdsforbrains]

It was an aside, but I appreciate how you succinctly and clearly explained the israel-palestine history. A lot of people try to obscure the facts and history and make things seem more complicated than they are, but imo that was a good clear simple explanation for anyone who isn't familiar w Israel's history and you don't see that often--before colonization by the british, israel was cohabitated and shared (with occasional conflict) by jews, muslims and christians. Kudos!

[surgeland]

The academic discussion of post-colonialism largely ignores settler-colonies. I have heard settlers try to tell me that Canada is post-colonial because it is no longer governed by Britain―setting aside for a moment that commonwealth taxpayers contribute millions to the UK in taxes even today―when from the Indigenous point of view, nothing has changed at all. The need for decolonization and Land Back initiatives is more pressing every day here on Turtle Island.

[WorkingViews]

If a mansion has a crumbling foundation, rotten studs and siding, mold in the attic and a leaking roof, a fresh coat of paint isn't going to do anything. it must be disassembled with proper force, salvaging what you can and making space to build something that suites it's inhabitants and their surroundings.

Thank you for covering this. It's scary that things must change so drastically but there is really no other choice. No one can make it alone and we need ways to work together that aren't dictated by capital. I'm finally emerging from a series of traumatic events and it gives me hope to know there are people everywhere working for the same basic goals. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

[magicorange]

Thank you for this excellent video! I am currently writing a research paper about the necessity of violence in decolonization to publish in an undergrad. journal later this year. I think our outlining is very similar - criteria, sources, etc. Very interesting watching this just minutes after talking about my project with my professor.

[ZyllasAthenaeum]

Yes yes YES! We need to be FOR something! Thank you, Andrew; I always find your work so inspiring.

[HansLemurson]

At what point do you say decolonization is no longer viable? Many modern countries were formed by now-ancient conquests that dispossessed people, destroyed cultures and languages, and lead to the installation of a foreign ruling class.

Does England need to decolonize from the Norman Conquest?

[packman]

I've been really enjoying these videos. I love how your stuff offers visions for change into something as well as critiques of the current situation or failed solutions.
I ran into this worry in the book On Decoloniality which mentioned some of the critique of merely liberating countries I think you mentioned here, so I've found the framing quite helpful at the moment

[Joey.Rainey]

Just saw the notification I’m excited for the new video

[Forrrdppl]

This is so important! Especially right now