Speaking Of Empire And Resistance

Exiled from Pakistan in the 1960s for his activism against the military dictatorship, Tariq Ali has gained a reputation as one of the English speaking worlds most forceful political thinkers, speaking out consistently against imperialism, religious fundamentalism, and, most recently, the misguided AngloAmerican war on terror, including the disastrous fiasco in Iraq. Alis most recent books, The Clash of Fundamentalisms and Bush in Babylon, have been widely praised and read. A prolific and eloquent writer, Ali is also a captivating conversationalist, and Speaking of Empire and Resistance captures him at his provocative best. This series of interviews brings together Alis insights into a wide range of topicsamong them the fate of modern-day Pakistan, the occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq, the intractable IsraeliPalestinian conflict, the state of the Islamic world, and the continuing significance of imperialism in the twenty-first century. Speaking of Empire and Resistance reinforces Tariq Alis reputation as one of the most perceptive and engaging figures of todays Left.