Edward Said
Edward Said was a prominent Palestinian-American scholar, literary critic, and activist, best known for his book 'Orientalism,' which critiqued Western perceptions of the East. His work has had a profound impact on postcolonial studies and discussions surrounding identity, representation, and the Palestinian experience.
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Edward Said notes that Naguib Mahfouz's works are renowned not only for their longevity but also for their unique perspective on Middle Eastern society.
العمود الثامن: "شنطة" نجيب محفوظ
Iraq· 2026-01-25
Edward Said is mentioned as a prominent intellectual who criticized observers of the Iranian regime.
Iranische Proteste fordern Linke und Islamismus heraus
Switzerland· 2026-01-13
Edward Said famously referred to this dynamic in his work Orientalism.
Selective outrage and erosion of sovereignty – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-12
Edward Said's work on Orientalism is referenced as a critique of Tom Barrack's views.
একটি অখ্যাত কবর ও ইরাকের আশ্চর্য অতীতের গল্প
Bangladesh· 2025-12-23
Said’s massively influential examination of how the West repeatedly justifies brutalising people of the East is arguably more relevant now than ever.
12 of the best audiobooks for history buffs – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-10
Edward Said examined the concept of Orientalism and its implications on cultural perceptions.
‘Indigenous’ is the new ‘Oriental’ – and that opens the door to pretendians
Canada· 2025-12-06
Edward Said is mentioned as a significant intellectual presence in the Mamdani household.
Socialismo, rap y descolonización: la forja intelectual de Mamdani | Ideas
Spain· 2025-11-16
Edward Said is referenced in relation to the political landscape of New York.
PKK’nın tasfiyesinde kritik aşama | Gökçe Aytulu Köşe Yazısı
Turkey· 2025-11-08
Edward Said emphasized that culture should be worldly and connected to the world.
Ekologi Kebudayaan
Indonesia· 2025-10-16
Edward Said observed that Zionism, like all colonial projects, depends on the native’s erasure to sustain the settler’s self-image.
Zionism, trauma and the psychology of supremacy – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-01
The study found that works such as Edward Said’s Orientalism, critical of Israel, are widely assigned.
Professors in the US teach only left-wing views on hot-button issues: Here’s why it matters for democracy
India· 2025-09-28
Edward Said is referenced by Mahmoud Khalil as an influential Palestinian academic whose autobiography he read during detention.
Mahmoud Khalil on exile, liberation and Ice detention: ‘It was a clear act of cruelty’ | Mahmoud Khalil
United Kingdom· 2025-09-08
Edward Said's ideas on identity without fixed belonging are referenced in the context of the performance.
Entre deux rives, un corps en récit – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-08-30
Edward Said criticized the two-state solution and advocated for a secular, democratic state.
WHY THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION IS DEAD - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-08-24
Edward Said initially supported a two-state solution but later recognized the reality on the ground.
WHY THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION IS DEAD - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-08-24
Edward Said’s seminal 1978 work Orientalism has shaped perceptions of the East.
Unpacking Pakistan Studies - NewspaperPakistan· 2025-08-10
Edward Said touched on the impact of popular art in shaping or reinforcing public consciousness in his famous article 'The Age of Fairuz'.
زياد الرحباني.. الفرادة في العزف على وتر الوجع الإنساني!Iraq· 2025-07-27
Edward Said is associated with the project managing the creation of the first Palestinian symphonic orchestra.
« Le violon est un narrateur » – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-06-28
Literary theorist Edward Said showed clearly that the Orient was never just misunderstood.
Bombing Iran is bombing memory – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-24
Pillay draws on Edward Said's insights in his discussion of decolonisation and justice.
Suren Pillay and the struggle to decolonise the university – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-19
Edward Said is remembered in Isabella Hammad's lecture that inspired her essay 'Främlingskap och igenkänning'.
Sandra Stiskalo om Gaza och en ny bok av Isabella Hammad
Sweden· 2025-06-16
Said critiques how Western representations of the 'Other' shaped global perceptions to justify imperial dominance.
Decolonizing the mind: A path to African sovereignty and self-determination
Ghana· 2025-06-07
Said critiques how Western representations of the 'Other' shaped global perceptions to justify imperial dominance.
Decolonizing the Mind: A Path to African Sovereignty and Self-DeterminationGhana· 2025-06-06Edward Said is referenced as a Palestinian-American thinker discussing the consequences of former victims causing new suffering.
Resnica o genocidu in problemu vesti
Slovenia· 2025-05-31
Said is mentioned for giving voice to the Palestinian cause at Columbia University.
Trump contra Harvard: la universidad como campo de batalla | OpiniónSpain· 2025-05-27
Edward Said’s Orientalism illuminates how the West constructs the 'Other' as a threat.
Trump’s perilous pursuit of ‘white manhood’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-22
Mudimbe, along with Edward Said, established a strong hold against the Eurocentric and Western knowledge system.
The contrapuntal voice of Africa, Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, has died – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-21
Edward Said's work 'Orientalism' is analyzed in the context of Western perceptions of the Middle East.
Le devoir d’une meilleure reconnaissance culturelle – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-04-24
Edward Said framed the Palestinian struggle in moral and human terms in The Question of Palestine.
A global reflection anchored in Palestine – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-16
Edward Said is recognized as a founder of post-colonial studies and is mentioned in the context of academic freedom.
‘Claramente, há uma doença na alma americana agora’, diz o cientista político Mark Lilla
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-30
