Latest from Alex White
Malcolm X and the Difficulties of Diplomacy
In 1964, Malcolm X embarked on a 23-week journey across Africa and the Middle East. The ambitious campaign of personal diplomacy to raise awareness of racism in the United States would transform his religious and political outlook but also reveal the limits of postcolonial solidarity.
How the UK’s Propaganda Won Cold War Allies in Kenya
As King Charles’ recent visit to Kenya suggests, the U.K. is beginning to acknowledge the violence of its actions during decolonization. But a focus on successful nationalist heroes over campaigns for wider social change continues a long-standing policy of allying with moderate elites.
Radio Cairo and Egypt’s Battle for East Africa
The memory of Egypt’s anti-colonial broadcasts in East Africa has become more pointed in recent years, as President Sisi continues his long diplomatic campaign in the region. Much as in the late colonial era, Egyptian “radio diplomacy” is once again playing a leading role.