Postcolonial nationalism is concerned with the political policies that develop once independence has been achieved. However, it is wary of the new forms of subordination and domination that can evolve in its wake. Postcolonialism should not be confused with the belief that the world is devoid of colonialism, but rather that Western powers may still attempt to exert an influence over former colonies. The concept of postcolonialism, therefore, refers to the struggles of indigenous people to maintain self-determination and self-government, free from Western influence in the international community.
Postcolonialism is critical of the actions of Western colonial powers who continue to attempt to control former colonies for their own political and economic ends. Examples of such control includes:
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