The Eastern International, Arabs, Central Asians and Jews in the Soviet Union's Anti-Colonial Empire
Arabs, Central Asians, and Jews in the Soviet Union's Anticolonial Empire
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Masha Kirasirova's "The Eastern International" delves into the Soviet Union's complex relationship with the East, encompassing Central Asia and the Third World.
The book explores how the Soviet concept of 'the East' influenced its foreign policy and interactions with anti-colonial movements.
It examines the roles of various mediators—Arabs, Jews, and Central Asians—in shaping Soviet ideology and policy.
Kirasirova's work highlights the agency of these individuals in influencing Soviet decisions and resource allocation.
The book offers a nuanced perspective on the intersection of Soviet history, postcolonial studies, and global history.
The book explores how the Soviet concept of 'the East' influenced its foreign policy and interactions with anti-colonial movements.
It examines the roles of various mediators—Arabs, Jews, and Central Asians—in shaping Soviet ideology and policy.
Kirasirova's work highlights the agency of these individuals in influencing Soviet decisions and resource allocation.
The book offers a nuanced perspective on the intersection of Soviet history, postcolonial studies, and global history.
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Masha Kirasirova, "The Eastern International: Arabs, Central Asians, and Jews in the Soviet Union's Anticolonial Empire" (Oxford UP, 2024)
