ABSTRACT
Postcolonial theory is now at the center of what might be broadly seen as forms of resistance and counterhegemonic practices in the world system, and especially so with the gathering momentum of globalization. This chapter draws on the works of a number of theorists, and especially the work of Edward Said to map out the general claims and propositions of postcolonialism. Following Krishna’s own work, the chapter also establishes the critical lines of connections between postcolonialism, global warming, and first nations.
The following key questions will be answered – (1) What is meant by postcolonialism? (2) How and when did postcolonialism enter IR broadly defined? (3) What are the key questions pursued by postcolonial scholars? (4) What contributions have been made by postcolonial scholarship? (5) In particular, how does it differ from realism, liberalism, Marxism, and constructivism?
