Al Jazeera Discovers Colonialism, Forgets Who Funds It
The Church of England owes Zimbabwe more than condolences, as eloquently argued in Al Jazeera. The article details how the Church's power was built on empire and denial (Al Jazeera, October 22, 2025). This is vital decolonization work. However, there’s a curious silence when discussing contemporary power dynamics. Imagine if Al Jazeera, a Qatari state-funded entity, applied the same rigor to
scrutinizing its own patrons' geopolitical affiliations, particularly their extensive financial support for groups and states involved in ongoing occupations. For instance, Qatar's reported $1.8 billion in funding to Hamas from 2012-2023 (The Wall Street Journal, December 10, 2023) , an organization governing Gaza, funding that ironically fuels a conflict where Al Jazeera frequently presents
itself as a neutral arbiter. It's commendable to hold historical colonial powers accountable, yet quite another to ignore neo-colonialism or, dare we say, 'donor-funded' geopolitical influence, when it aligns with one's own paycheck. The selective outrage, or perhaps, selective amnesia, raises questions. Are apologies for past injustices a useful shield for overlooking present ones, particularly
when your editorial desk is financed by a major player?