In this first episode, Yassin Adnan and guest dr. George Al-Faar trace orientalism’s pivotal role in providing the ideological foundations for Western colonialism, as well as its ongoing justification. Examining the vast body of early orientalist writings across several disciplines, they bring the enmeshment of intellectual and military goals to light – from Napoleon’s scholars in Egypt to intelligence networks of the modern era. Analysing the globalized orientalism of our day, Adnan and dr. Al-Faar touch on colonial modes of production and a conflicted Arab subjectivity today. Switch on video for English subtitles!

• George Al-Faar is a writer and researcher at the philosophy faculty of the University of Jordan. He is a member of the Jordan Writers Association, the Jordanian Philosophical Society, and the Arab Philo ...