Religion and Coloniality in Diplomacy

Joram Tarusarira

The Review of Faith & International Affairs, 2020, vol. 18, issue 3, 87-96

Abstract: A wide range of contemporary policy issues tied to religion continue to be informed by the legacies of colonialism; among them security and terrorism, the promotion of freedom of religion and belief (FoRB), gender equality, sexuality, and reproductive rights. This essay distinguishes the historical period of colonialism from coloniality: the ongoing presence of structures and relationships of power created through the practices of colonialism. The author outlines some of these specific influences from the colonial period and he concludes with a series of recommendations that can help policymakers avoid exacerbating the effects of colonialism’s legacy in global politics.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1080/15570274.2020.1795442

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