Elizabeth Imber

Historian Elizabeth Imber, author of *Uncertain Empire*, dives into the complex relationship between Jews and British imperial politics from 1917 to 1948. She explores how Jewish thinkers navigated their identity across the Empire, revealing differing paths towards nationalism and dominion status for Palestine. Imber discusses key figures like Chaim Arlosoroff and the Bentwiches, highlighting their diverse political aspirations and interactions with anticolonial movements. The podcast also examines the intricate Jewish-Indian connections and the shifting strategies borne out of imperial uncertainty.