At School of Futurology

The United States is reshaping its global stance, invoking doctrines that echo historic imperial ambitions while claiming a renewed purpose. Understanding these shifts requires a rigorous philosophical interrogation that brings together post‑colonial critique, trans‑feminist insight, and classic political theory. Our two‑day seminar offers exactly that: a trans*disciplinary dissection of contemporary U.S. imperialism, situated within a broader tradition of sovereign power and resistance. We will examine, among others, the Monroe Doctrine (1823), the “Donroe Doctrine” (the Trump administration’s latest foreign policy statement from 2026), selected passages from Project 2025 (on US defense planning), and excerpts from the United Nations Charter and the “Board of Peace” Charter. We will contextualize these documents theoretically with, among others, Carl Schmitt, Denise Ferreira da Silva, Elsa Dorlin, Jacques Derrida, and Baruch de Spinoza.

We aim to develop an understanding of modern imperial practices, grounded in political, legal and philosophical discourse. We will evaluate U.S. foreign‑policy statements against the backdrop of colonial legacies and gendered power structures and pursue interdisciplinary connections that link international law, security studies, and feminist theory. Of course, we also want to connect with fellow thinkers committed to reimagining global justice. Besides political agency, we aim for FUN FUN FUN.

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We read, we talk, we listen, we learn. Then BOOM.

English language.