Achille Mbembe
CameroonhistorianMaleb. 19525.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Achille Mbembe is a renowned Cameroonian philosopher, political scientist, and historian, known for his influential work on post-colonialism, the African condition, and the complexities of modernity. He has contributed significantly to discussions about power, identity, and the politics of memory in Africa and beyond. Mbembe's thought-provoking essays and books, such as 'On the Postcolony,' challenge conventional narratives and seek to redefine the understanding of history and contemporary society through a critical lens.
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Achille Mbembe discusses surveillance and control in his works 'démondialisation' and 'brutalisme'.
Afrique/ Une Coupe du Monde qui nous rappelle qui nous sommes ?Cameroon· 2026-06-19
Achille Mbembe's reflections on 'regimes of archives' are echoed in the project.
Autumn of the Earth Spring of the Comprador : Art et Nature
Tunisia· 2026-02-25
Achille Mbembe is a philosopher who critiques the old empire.
旧帝国に反発するアフリカ、その源流 哲学者アシル・ムベンベ氏：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-02-15Achille Mbembe, a political scientist and philosopher, analyzes the ongoing coups in Africa.
Achille Mbembe : « Nous allons assister à davantage de coups d’Etat en Afrique »
France· 2025-12-09Achille Mbembe's concept of necropolitics is used to analyze the tragedy in Palestine.
Kultur Palestina adalah Perlawanan
Indonesia· 2025-10-31
Achille Mbembe's concept of necropolitics is used to analyze the tragedy in Palestine.
Kultur Palestina adalah PerlawananIndonesia· 2025-10-31Achille Mbembe is a philosopher, political scientist, and historian who will deliver the opening academic communication at the conference.
IESE debate 50 anos da independência nacional
Mozambique· 2025-09-22Seloua Luste Boulbina also focuses on the ideas of Achille Mbembe in her work.
« Sortir de terre », de Seloua Luste Boulbina : le feuilleton littéraire de Tiphaine SamoyaultFrance· 2025-07-10
Achille Mbembe is a prominent historian and philosopher who has contributed significantly to discussions on power dynamics in Africa.
Stefan Helgesson: Achille Mbembe har något viktigt att säga
Sweden· 2025-06-23
Achille Mbembe is referenced in the context of discussions on imperialism.
Cristina Carvalhal procura a segunda temporada da humanidade | Teatro
Portugal· 2025-05-15
Achille Mbembe speaks of necropolitics as the capacity of powers to decide who must live and who must die.
El pensamiento político y económico revolucionario del papa Francisco | Opinión
Spain· 2025-04-23
Achille Mbembe is a Cameroonian political scientist and historian who recommended the creation of the Maison des mondes africains.
La Maison des mondes africains s’arrime, avec peine, dans le 10ᵉ arrondissement de ParisFrance· 2025-04-04
Achille Mbembe discusses the diminishing distinction between humans and commodities in the context of capitalism.
Cultivar la fricción | OpiniónSpain· 2025-03-28
Achille Mbembe is a research professor in history and politics at the Wits Institute in Johannesburg.
Trump’s attacks on South Africa are a punishment for independence | Achille Mbembe and Ruth Wilson Gilmore
United Kingdom· 2025-03-07
Achille Mbembe's ideas are referenced by Garcés in discussing the societal shift towards enmity over friendship.
Marina Garcés, filósofa: “Para gozar de la amistad hay que perder el miedo a la soledad” | IdeasSpain· 2025-02-16
