Tariq Ali, a renowned Pakistani-British intellectual, was born in Lahore, Pakistan, and has made a profound impact as a multifaceted individual with a diverse career spanning political activism, writing, journalism, history, filmmaking, and public commentary.
As a teenager, Ali's journey towards political activism began, as he strongly opposed the military dictatorship in Pakistan. This early passion for activism led him to relocate to England in 1963, where he pursued a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Exeter College, Oxford University. Ali's academic achievements culminated in his presidency of the Oxford Union in 1965.
Throughout the Vietnam War era, Ali's public profile significantly increased as he emerged as a vocal critic, engaging in debates and participating in demonstrations. His influence within the New Left movement of the 1960s solidified his position as a leading figure, and he has been associated with the New Left Review as an editor, contributing to esteemed publications such as The Guardian, CounterPunch, and the London Review of Books.
Ali has authored over a dozen books on history and politics, including The Clash of Fundamentalisms, Bush in Babylon, and Pirates of the Caribbean, as well as novels in his Islam Quintet series and scripts for stage and screen. Notable works include Partition (1987),The Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree, and Wittgenstein (1993).
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