Bernard Forjwuor

Scholar Bernard Forjwuor challenges the conflation of political decolonization and political independence in their book. They argue that political independence is insufficiently decolonial and discuss the reconstitution of colonialism in different forms. The podcast explores topics such as the relationship between democracy and financial institutions in Ghana, the UN resolutions on self-determination and colonialism, the exploitative structure of colonialism, and the concept of critique for freedom and world-making.

Bernard Forjwuor, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at Notre Dame, explores the complexities of political independence and colonialism in his book Critique of Political Decolonization. He examines Ghana as a pivotal case to challenge conventional notions of decolonization. Forjwuor discusses how IMF policies contribute to political instability and redefines colonial structures in various contexts. He also critiques liberal democracy in Africa, advocating for deeper interdisciplinary analysis of colonial legacies and their current implications.

In this engaging discussion, Bernard Forjwuor, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies, explores critical ideas in his book, which challenges the notion of political independence in post-colonial contexts like Ghana. He argues that independence often becomes a reconfiguration of colonial power rather than true decolonization. Forjwuor connects Ghana's journey to broader African experiences, critiques IMF and World Bank influences, and emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches to understand colonial legacies. His insights push boundaries in the study of justice, freedom, and democracy.