Reading and Discussion with Mithu Sanyal: No. Against the Militarization of the Present

What does this “turning point” mean, specifically, for leftist thought, which until recently was still championing social welfare, opposition to violence, and a policy of peace? With intelligent incisiveness and affectionate bewilderment, Mithu Sanyal poses uncomfortable questions without downplaying global aggression. Her book serves as a much-needed reminder that a world without violence is not some distant ideal—but rather our most urgent task.

Mithu Sanyal holds a Ph.D. in cultural studies; she is a journalist and award-winning author. She writes and speaks passionately about feminism, racism, pop culture, and postcolonialism.