Historian A: Christopher S. Clapham – Political Perspective "Clapham argues that Idi Amin's expulsion of the Ugandan Asians was primarily driven by political motives. He suggests that Amin sought to consolidate power by appealing to the indigenous Ugandan population, using the expulsion as a way to eliminate perceived economic threats and regional rivals. Clapham emphasizes the strategic and nationalist aspects of Amin’s decision, viewing it as part of a broader pattern of authoritarian rule and ethnic manipulation. According to this view, the expulsion was a calculated political move rather than a spontaneous act of ethnic persecution."

Historian B: Mahmood Mamdani – Social Perspective "Mamdani interprets the expulsion as a deeply rooted social and ethnic conflict, rooted in colonial legacies and social divisions. He argues that Amin's actions were influenced by longstanding tensions between indigenous Ugandans and the Asian minority, who were often seen as economic elites. Mamdani sees the expulsion as a manifestation of social resentment, economic inequality, and ethnic rivalry, which Amin exploited to legitimize his rule. From this perspective, the expulsion reflects underlying social divisions and racial tensions within Ugandan society."