Colonizers often lie even when truthful
The article discusses colonialism and emphasizes that, in reality, it built very few institutions and projects for the benefit of the colonized peoples. Instead, its objectives were often aimed at serving its own interests, such as transferring wealth and expanding its influence. The writer uses examples from the experiences of India and Bahrain to affirm that what the colonizer constructed was not always for the benefit of the colonized populations. Much of what is attributed to the colonizer's achievements were actually for their own advantage, prompting a reconsideration of the validity of claims of good intentions made by colonizers. Ultimately, the article highlights the importance of critically reviewing history, focusing on the fact that elevating the value of what the occupiers built can conceal their true interests. The Arab and Gulf streets should re-examine their history apart from the narratives presented by colonial regimes, emphasizing that many projects were tools of control and division rather than initiatives to promote development or popular institutions.
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