Hans Kundnani

Eurowhiteness: Culture, Empire and Race in the European Project features Hans Kundnani discussing the historical development of European identity and its connection to whiteness. He argues that pro-Europeanism resembles nationalism on a continental scale and that the EU promotes whiteness. Kundnani explores the colonial origins of European integration and the attitudes of minority voters in the EU towards Brexit. He also examines European identity among Black and Asian Brits, providing insightful perspectives. The podcast concludes with book recommendations on the intersection of European colonialism and early European integration, and the lives of Caribbean immigrants in Britain during the 1950s.

Hans Kundnani, a researcher on European politics and author of Eurowhiteness, delves into the complex interplay between race and the European project. He shares how his mixed heritage shaped his views on identity. Kundnani critiques the EU's historical ties to colonialism and argues that pro-Europeanism resembles nationalism. He discusses the EU's shift towards ethnic identity, the impact of the 2015 refugee crisis on culture and politics, and how Brexit revealed distinct relationships to European identity among minority voters.

Hans Kundnani, a scholar focused on European politics, explores the complex intersections of culture, race, and identity in his book, Eurowhiteness. He shares his personal journey with his mixed Dutch-Indian heritage and the uneasy relationship with European identity. Kundnani connects modern European identity to colonialism and discusses how the EU has been a vehicle for imperial amnesia. He highlights controversial topics like neo-colonial practices, the implications of Brexit, and the tensions between regionalism and cosmopolitan ideals.