Activist, journalist, and theorist, Eqbal Ahmad (1934--1999) was
admired and consulted by revolutionaries and activists as well as
policymakers and academics. In articles and columns published in
such journals as the "Nation," "New York Review of Books," "Monthly
Review," and newspapers in Pakistan and Cairo, Ahmad inspired new
ways of thinking about global issues. Whether writing on the rise
of militant Islam, the conflict in Kashmir, U.S. involvement in
Vietnam, or the cynical logic of Cold War geopolitics, Ahmad
offered incisive, passionate, and often prophetic analyses of the
major political events and movements of the second half of the
twentieth century.
This work is the first to collect Ahmad's writings in a single
volume. It reflects his distinct understanding of world politics as
well as his profound sense of empathy for those living in poverty
and oppression. He was a fierce opponent of imperialism and
corruption and advocated democratic transformations in postcolonial
and third-world societies. A uniquely perceptive critic of
colonialism and U.S. foreign policy, Ahmad was equally vigilant in
his criticisms of third-world dictatorships.
Like few other writers, Ahmad's life experiences shaped his
political views. He grew up amidst the turmoil of postcolonial
India, worked alongside the Algerian FLN in their fight against the
French occupation, and later became a prominent spokesperson for
peace between Israel and Palestine.
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