Mahmood Mamdani
Prof. Mahmood Mamdani is a renowned Ugandan academic known for his insightful contributions to the discourse on academic freedom and democracy. He argues that the ability of scholars to speak freely is crucial for societal progress, asserting that the curtailment of academic freedom hinders critical thinking and innovation essential for social change.
Born on Apr 07, 1946 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 10,738 | $272,000 | 527$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,048 | $2,700,000 | 1,155$ |
| Totals | 2 | 73,426,729 | 39,786 | $2,972,000 | 1,682$ |
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United Kingdom:
Mahmood Mamdani is a post-colonial scholar and the father of Zohran Mamdani.
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Finland:
Mahmood Mamdani is a professor at Columbia University and the father of Zohran Mamdani.
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Mexico:
Mahmood Mamdani is recognized as one of the most lucid voices in African anti-colonial thought.
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Greece:
Mahmood Mamdani is an anthropologist and the father of Zoran Mamdani.
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United States:
Mamdani’s father, Mahmood, has also faced scrutiny over his past writings and comments.
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United States:
Mahmood Mamdani is mentioned in relation to Zohran Mamdani's family background.
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United States:
Mahmood Mamdani is the father of Zohran Mamdani and a member of the advisory council of an anti-Israel organization.
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United States:
During a 2022 panel discussion hosted by the Asia Society, Mamdani's father, Mahmood, asserted that America was the 'genesis of what we call settler-colonialism' around the world.
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United States:
Mamdani's father, Columbia professor Mahmood Mamdani, has lived in East Africa for generations.
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United States:
Mahmood Mamdani is an Ivy League professor who has made controversial statements linking Hitler to Lincoln.
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