User:BrunoSlugo/Evaluate an Article

Which article are you evaluating?
Postcolonial international relations

Why you have chosen this article to evaluate?
I chose to read the article "Postcolonial International Relations" because I want to understand the lasting impacts of colonialism on countries' modern governments, policies, and overall development. Evidently, these factors shape current international relations, but the extent of colonialism's impacts are often overlooked. My initial impression of this article is that it appears to be well-structured as the author utilizes section headings and subheadings. This is particularly important as the article is relatively long, emphasizing the need for strong organization.

Evaluate the article
The lead for the article is well-written, but it is more detailed than it needs to be. Rather than going into depth about the specifics of post-colonialism in the lead, the author could consider using that space to give an overview of the main topics in the article, and then elaborate on the different aspects of postcolonial international relations in a separate section, such as the "Approach" section.

The article's content is extremely relevant in today's world, but that being said, some of the sources should be updated as they are largely from 2011 and before. Nevertheless, most sources are academic, and the links appear to work. The tone of the article is effective as it remains neutral, but there could be more emphasis on highlighting the histories that have contributed to the systemic marginalization of countless groups. These types of specific examples could serve to strengthen the argument, especially because relevant examples exist for each aspect of postcolonial international relations that the article explores. Furthermore, it is crucial to acknowledge these voices that are often overlooked, which seems intuitive given the topic of the article.

The images in media are well-placed and their captions are effective as well. Additionally, the writing is consistently clear and concise, and the organization is strong. The talk-page mentions that the author's perspective is problematic and that this page should be merged with a separate page on postcolonialism.

Overall, while the article is well-written and has abundant support for the claims that it does make, it can be improved by tying the topics to current global issues that are a direct result of colonialism. Furthermore, some of the definitions can be more concise as the article is rather lengthy.