The politics of language in former colonial lands: a comparative look at North Africa and Central Asia

Abstract

French colonial rule in North Africa and the integration of the Central Asian lands into the Russian/Soviet empire were both characterised not only by substantial European settlement but also by cultural aggression against the Muslim populations of each region, featuring in particular the promotion of the French and Russian languages respectively over locally‐used and indigenous languages. This paper examines the similarities and differences in the two experiences and also discusses their post‐independence consequences and future prospects.

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