ORIENTALIST NARRATIVES IN BRITISH MEDIA DISCOURSE AND POLITICAL RHETORIC: THE TRANSFORMATION AND REPRODUCTION OF POSTCOLONIAL CONCEPTS IN BREXIT

This article examines the reproduction of Orientalist narratives in British media discourse and political rhetoric in the post-Brexit era. Drawing upon Edward Said’s theory of Orientalism, the study analyzes the mechanisms through which the image of the “Other” is constructed in contemporary British media and political communication. Particular attention is devoted to migration issues, international security, and the transformation of the United Kingdom’s foreign policy identity following its withdrawal from the European Union. The research employs discourse analysis, comparative analysis, and a postcolonial theoretical framework. The findings demonstrate that despite significant changes in official foreign policy rhetoric, Orientalist representations continue to exert considerable influence on public perceptions and the construction of British foreign policy identity.

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16.07.2026