Colonialism, defined by Oxford Languages as “the use of economic, political, cultural, or other pressures to control or influence other countries, especially former dependencies,” has initiated various significant events that affected a multitude of countries. Some examples of colonialism include the British century-long occupation of India, the century-long Spanish conquest of Latin America, and the Portuguese grip over Brazil. To determine countries’ opinions on colonialism, we questioned a handful of delegates to gather more information on their countries’ stance.
“Cameroon is for the idea of colonisation,” directly added Caydance Thompson, delegate of Cameroon in the GA4, explaining the history of the German-Cameroon relationship. “Once they left German jurisdiction, they became mostly a French colony. Even after they were let out, they continued trades with them.”
Concluding her statement, she said, “While individual lives were altered by the colonisation of Cameroon, the country and the economy didn’t suffer from it.”
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The final delegate, Jorge Marden, delegate of Iraq in GA4, explained the British ways colonisation that have affected Iraq, including the exploitation of their oil reserves. “Relations with the British have been affected due to the colonialism experienced.”
Marden ended his statement by explaining, “the general opinion is that colonisation wasn’t good for the citizens, especially due to the repression of Muslim culture.”
No matter how strongly formerly colonialist nations wish to not address their pasts, the effects of colonisation are still impacting people all over the world. Though it can be uncomfortable, addressing colonialism is necessary for the progression of all people.
Reporter: Moksha Mueller
Editor: Ben Zangas, Michael Carnogursky
Photographer: Sahana Madala