Tanzil Chowdhury

Tanzil Chowdhury is a Ph.D. Candidate at the School of Law, University of Manchester. He is currently volunteering in Abu Dis, East Jerusalem, with Camden-Abu Dis Friendship Association (http://camden

Black intellectual self-defence

When the pendulum swings so erratically, People of Colour need to arm and defend themselves; armed with a self-knowledge that defends against the omnipotent demand to perpetually justify their existence.

By Tanzil Chowdhury

/ 2 Dec 2015

Project modernity

The universalism of the Enlightenment had, at best, a paternalistic attitude towards 'the savages', and at worst, sought to eviscerate entire peoples, cultures and histories.

By Tanzil Chowdhury

/ 10 Apr 2015

'Hasbara': an exercise in the impossible

Israel has constructed a systematic policy of propaganda, 'hasbara', that depends on its citizens - the extension and 'mouthpiece' of the state - to act as its voice. But this rationalisation of Israeli policy rests on shaky foundations.

By Tanzil Chowdhury

/ 29 Aug 2014

The role of international volunteers in Palestine: what am I doing here?

Should international volunteers initiate debates about Palestinian social issues such as the place of religion, or are they misusing their authority in doing so?

By Tanzil Chowdhury

/ 24 Jun 2012