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<p>The global humanitarian system is in a&#xa0;profound crisis: The dissolution of USAID from 2025 illustrates this change, having a&#xa0;significant impact on affected regions. While some criticise the end of Western, eurocentric hegemony, others call for a&#xa0;fundamental reorientation of humanitarian aid that integrates post- and decolonial perspectives.</p><p>This literature review analyses the reception and application of post- and decolonial concepts in humanitarian research. Key topics such as postcolonial continuities of humanitarian principles, institutional power structures and epistemological challenges are highlighted. Based on the analysis of 25&#xa0;articles from six renowned journals (2010–2024), it shows to what extent these approaches can contribute to change in the humanitarian sector. The results emphasise the need for greater reflection on colonial continuities and a&#xa0;more critical examination of power relations in humanitarian practice. The report not only provides a&#xa0;critical review of current research but also offers points of reference for peace and conflict research and for more just and sustainable humanitarian practice.</p>

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Literaturbericht: Humanitäre Hilfe im Umbruch. Dekoloniale Ansätze in der humanitären Forschung

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    2025年4月1日

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  • Darja Wolfmeier

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The global humanitarian system is in a profound crisis: The dissolution of USAID from 2025 illustrates this change, having a significant impact on affected regions. While some criticise the end of Western, eurocentric hegemony, others call for a fundamental reorientation of humanitarian aid that integrates post- and decolonial perspectives.

This literature review analyses the reception and application of post- and decolonial concepts in humanitarian research. Key topics such as postcolonial continuities of humanitarian principles, institutional power structures and epistemological challenges are highlighted. Based on the analysis of 25 articles from six renowned journals (2010–2024), it shows to what extent these approaches can contribute to change in the humanitarian sector. The results emphasise the need for greater reflection on colonial continuities and a more critical examination of power relations in humanitarian practice. The report not only provides a critical review of current research but also offers points of reference for peace and conflict research and for more just and sustainable humanitarian practice.