Rahul Rao

Reader in International Political Thought at the University of St Andrews and Professorial Research Associate at SOAS University of London. Author of several books exploring international relations, postcolonial theory, and identity politics.

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Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 1min

Rahul Rao, "The Psychic Lives of Statues: Reckoning with the Rubble of Empire" (Pluto Press, 2025)

In this engaging discussion, Rahul Rao, a Reader in International Political Thought, delves into his book on the psychic lives of statues and their role in contemporary debates about colonial legacies. He explores the complex emotions these monuments evoke in various cultures and the urgent calls for their removal. Rao highlights the connections between statues, identity, and the politics of decolonization, drawing on global examples. He critically examines how statues are repurposed in modern narratives and the challenges activists face in addressing broader social injustices.

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