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Developing World
The question of neo-colonialism and neo-imperialism is a highly contested one, particularly in light of the current global economic landscape. On the one hand, some believe that these phenomena are still very much at play in the world today, stifling the development of Third World countries (Bowden, 2009). Others argue that neo-colonialism and neo-imperialism are no longer relevant concepts, given the rise of globalization and the increasing interconnectedness of the world economy (Anghie, 2004).
There is no denying that the legacies of colonialism and imperialism still have a very real impact on many Third World countries. The economic inequality between developed and developing nations is stark, and much of this can be traced back to centuries of exploitative relationships between governments and corporations (Baars, 2019; Bakan, 2003; Getachew, 2019). However, it is also important to recognize that the world has changed significantly since the era of colonialism: in the past, countries were largely isolated from one another, and the vast majority of people had little or no contact with people from other cultures. Today, however, globalization has resulted in unprecedented levels of cultural exchange, due in part to the fact that self-determination is now a widely recognized human right (Anghie, 2004).
Gone are the days when countries could simply annexed others without consequence....…of humanitarianism. The right to self-determination is often ignored when a Western or Eastern superpower decides it has the duty to intervene in a Third World country for the sake of democracy or peace or freedom or whatever other virtue it wants to signal to the rest of the world to justify its actions and maneuverings.
At the end of the day, whether or not neo-colonialism and neo-imperialism are still valid concepts is up for debate. What is certain, however, is that the issue is complex and nuanced, and there is no easy answer. Empires still existthey just exist in shades of gray and often fly under corporate rather…
References
Anghie, A. (2004). Imperialism, Sovereignty and the Making of International Law.
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Baars, G. (2019). The Corporation, Law and Capitalism: A Radical Perspective on theRole of Law in the Global Political Economy. Brill.
Bakan, J. (2003). The Corporation. NY: Free Press.
Bowden B. (2009). The Empire of Civilisation: The Evolution of an Imperial Idea.
Getachew A. (2019). Worldmaking after Empire: the Rise and Fall of Self-Determination.
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