anti-imperialism

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Recent Examples of anti-imperialism Newton’s philosophy blended Marxist theory, Black nationalism and anti-imperialism into a unique vision for liberation. Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The third principle is anti-imperialism, which emerged as a pillar of leftist and progressive thought in the late nineteenth century as a reaction against European empire building. Jonathan B. Petkun, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024 Ironically, Wilford points out, this anti-imperialism empowered the C.I.A. The New Yorker, 12 June 2024 Although Garza’s rebellion was crushed, his ideas of democracy, equity, freedom of the press, and anti-imperialism would find new life in 1910 when another cross-border revolution led by Francisco Madero succeeded in toppling Díaz. TIME, 9 Apr. 2024 Henceforth, Beijing’s Iran pronouncements highlighted anti-imperialism, third-world solidarity, and respect for Persian accomplishments. Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023

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“Anti-imperialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anti-imperialism. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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