Night on Earth is a broad-ranging account of international humanitarian programs in Near East in the period following the First World War. Davide Rodogno reveals how international 'relief' and 'development' were intertwined long before the birth of the United Nations with humanitarians attempting to reshape entire communities and nations.
Humanitarian Interventions in the Ottoman Empire, 1815-1914
Focusing on humanitarian intervention's evolution in the nineteenth century, the book delves into historical cases of European actions and inactions within the Ottoman Empire. Davide Rodogno offers fresh insights into this often-overlooked aspect of international relations, linking past events to contemporary practices. By tracing the period from Napoleon's downfall to World War I, the work sheds light on the complexities and implications of interventionist policies.
The book offers a groundbreaking analysis of Italy's occupation of the Mediterranean during World War II, framed within fascist imperial ambitions. It delves into Italy's ties with Germany, economic exploitation, and the forced 'Italianisation' of annexed areas, alongside its policies towards refugees and Jews. By comparing Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, the author highlights their imperial aspirations and the interplay of racism and anti-Semitism. This work significantly contributes to the fields of genocide, resistance, war crimes, and occupation studies.