{"title":"Azad Essa","description":"\u003cp\u003eAzad Essa’s works delve into the complex realities of political landscapes, offering incisive analysis and thought-provoking perspectives. His writing challenges prevailing narratives and invites readers to reconsider the forces shaping our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen focus on \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, Essa’s books explore themes of displacement, conflict, and identity, making his collection essential for those seeking a deeper understanding of contemporary global issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hostile-homelands-by-azad-essa-9780745345017","title":"Hostile Homelands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A valuable study, with rich insights'\u003c\/em\u003e - Noam Chomsky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder Narendra Modi, India has changed dramatically. As the world attempts to grapple with its trajectory towards authoritarianism and a 'Hindu Rashtra' (Hindu State), little attention has been paid to the linkages between Modi's India and the governments from which it has drawn inspiration, as well as military and technical support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndia once called Zionism racism, but, as Azad Essa argues, the state of Israel has increasingly become a cornerstone of India's foreign policy. Looking to replicate the 'ethnic state' in the image of Israel in policy and practice, the annexation of Kashmir increasingly resembles Israel's settler-colonial project of the occupied West Bank. The ideological and political linkages between the two states are alarming; their brands of ethnonationalism deeply intertwined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHostile Homelands\u003c\/em\u003e puts India's relationship with Israel in its historical context, looking at the origins of Zionism and Hindutva; India's changing position on Palestine; and the countries' growing military-industrial relationship from the 1990s. Lucid and persuasive, Essa demonstrates that the India-Israel alliance spells significant consequences for democracy, the rule of law and justice worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463172374764,"sku":"9780745345017","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745345017-hostile-homelands.jpg?v=1775029331"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/azad-essa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}