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This analysis examines the limitations of western humanitarianism in addressing global crises and its colonial roots.

Humanitarianism at the End of (This) World

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This analysis examines the limitations of western humanitarianism in addressing global crises and its colonial roots.
Interrogation of western humanitarianism's current state and capacity for action against global crises.
Analytical framework building on apocalyptic narratives to critique humanitarian practices and ideologies.
Western humanitarianism is increasingly ineffective in the face of ecological and social crises.
The study reveals that humanitarianism is intrinsic to colonial and liberal orders, hindering its potential for meaningful intervention.
Calls for a radical disconnection from colonial epistemic dominance to enable effective humanitarian responses.

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Critical analysis explores how western humanitarianism struggles to address global crises, implying a need for radical transformation.

Pallister‐Wilkins et al. (2026) studied this question.

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