Western Imperialism & Its Implications

"Western Imperialism & Its Implications" Date: 18 June (THU) Time: 10.00 am – 01.00 pm Venue: IAIS Boardroom BACKGROUND Western imperialism has profoundly shaped the modern world through colonial expansion, economic domination, military intervention, and political influence across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. While formal colonialism has largely ended, many argue that its legacy continues through contemporary forms of geopolitical and economic power. These debates have become increasingly relevant in light of the ongoing conflict in Palestine and the recent escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which some view as manifestations of enduring Western influence in the Middle East. This forum will examine the historical roots, contemporary expressions, and global consequences of Western imperialism, with a particular focus on the Palestinian issue and the evolving US-Israel-Iran confrontation. 1st Discussion: “PalesVne, Cuba, Iran - Unbowed VicVms of Western Imperial Anarchy” Moderator: Mr. Tong Veng Wye (ALIRAN) Panellists: 1. Her Excellency Yadira Ledesma Hernández Ambassador, Embassy of Cuba to Malaysia 2. Dr. Habibreza Arzani Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of Iran in Kuala Lumpur 3. Dr. Muslim Imran Director, Asia-Middle East Center (AMEC-RD) 2nd Discussion: “Economic and Financial Dimensions of Western Imperialism” Moderator: Dr. Ahmad Badri Abdullah (Deputy CEO, IAIS) Panellists: 1. Prof. Emeritus Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Research Advisor, Khazanah Research Institute 2. Dr. Fadiah Nadwa Fikri , Sekolah Merdeka 3. Prof. Emeritus Dr. Nazari Ismail Hashim Sani Centre for Palestine Studies (HSCPS) UM