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The author presents a post-colonial analysis of issues emanating from Iraq to illustrate the inadequacy of analysis within postcolonial perspectives in the case of the attack on Iraq, & the inadequacy of a postcolonial analysis that is exclusive of the contemporary practices of neo-colonialism. The dimensions of the attack on Iraq, the intensification of capitalist abstractions by neo-liberalism, & American empire are discussed in reference to modernities, late stage capitalism, cultural & economic imperialism on the war culture that has become Iraq. In conclusion, the author argues that post colonial scholarship is required to fully explain the enabling role of the terrorist attacks on the US, & the role of Iraq for American empire building. References. J. Harwell

'Post-Colonialism and the Politics of Kenya' by D. Pal Ahluwalia is reviewed.

Examines the emergence of Hong Kong's new rich class & explores its political, economic, social, & international implications, drawing on the literature. This new group, including members of the capitalist & middle classes who have emerged from the process of industrialization since the 1960s, is categorized into four types: local bourgeoisie, local middle-class liberals, local middle-class nationalists, & mainland Chinese bourgeoisie. Politically, the rise of the new rich has contributed to the emergence of pluralism in Hong Kong. However, because Hong Kong is increasingly tied economically to the People's Republic of China, its politics in the future will likely be shaped by China's political & economic circumstances. The social liberalization brought about by the middle class is also likely to be tempered by China's authoritarian political system. However, China's influence over postcolonial Hong Kong may be kept in check by international concern over Hong Kong's future. D. M. Smith