Patrick Wolfe's article explores the relationship between settler colonialism and genocide, arguing that while both share elements of elimination, they are distinct concepts. Settler colonialism is inherently eliminatory but not always genocidal. The article discusses how European settlers often used race as a framework to justify their actions, leading to the racialization of Indigenous and Black populations. The logic of elimination, central to settler colonialism, involves both the destruction of native societies and the creation of a new colonial society. This process includes strategies like miscegenation, the breaking down of native title, and the assimilation of Indigenous people through institutions like missions and boarding schools. Settler colonialism is characterized by the need for land, and this necessity drives the elimination of Indigenous societies. The article also highlights the role of agriculture in settler colonialism, as it supports the expansion of settler populations and the economic exploitation of Indigenous lands. The logic of elimination is not limited to the physical elimination of Indigenous people but also includes the cultural and social assimilation of Indigenous groups. The article draws comparisons between different settler colonial contexts, such as Australia and Israel, to illustrate the commonalities and differences in the application of the logic of elimination. Ultimately, the article argues that settler colonialism is a complex and ongoing process that involves both the destruction of Indigenous societies and the creation of a new colonial society, with the elimination of Indigenous people being a central aspect of this process.Patrick Wolfe's article explores the relationship between settler colonialism and genocide, arguing that while both share elements of elimination, they are distinct concepts. Settler colonialism is inherently eliminatory but not always genocidal. The article discusses how European settlers often used race as a framework to justify their actions, leading to the racialization of Indigenous and Black populations. The logic of elimination, central to settler colonialism, involves both the destruction of native societies and the creation of a new colonial society. This process includes strategies like miscegenation, the breaking down of native title, and the assimilation of Indigenous people through institutions like missions and boarding schools. Settler colonialism is characterized by the need for land, and this necessity drives the elimination of Indigenous societies. The article also highlights the role of agriculture in settler colonialism, as it supports the expansion of settler populations and the economic exploitation of Indigenous lands. The logic of elimination is not limited to the physical elimination of Indigenous people but also includes the cultural and social assimilation of Indigenous groups. The article draws comparisons between different settler colonial contexts, such as Australia and Israel, to illustrate the commonalities and differences in the application of the logic of elimination. Ultimately, the article argues that settler colonialism is a complex and ongoing process that involves both the destruction of Indigenous societies and the creation of a new colonial society, with the elimination of Indigenous people being a central aspect of this process.