Julia Elyachar

Julia Elyachar, an anthropologist and associate professor at Princeton University, explores the concept of 'semicivilized' as it relates to colonialism and finance. She delves into the intersection of Ottoman debt and modern sovereignty, offering fresh insights on nonterritorial governance. Elyachar discusses the significance of embodied infrastructures and generational channels that sustain urban life in Cairo. Through her ethnographic work, she reimagines the implications of coloniality, offering a nuanced perspective on financial systems and collective survival.