The Rise of the Global South: Colonial Reckonings and Cultural Revivals

Following the end of the Cold War, the term “Global South” gained widespread use, replacing the earlier term “Third World,” which had acquired a condescending connotation.

To understand the Global South, it’s more helpful to look at its colonial history than just its economic status.

The past decade marks the rise of the Global South, as it challenges colonial narratives, draws on shared civilizational roots, and works toward a fairer world order beyond Western control.

The Global South can utilize its shared cultural and civilizational heritage to counter dominant Western narratives.

Civilizational and geopolitical narratives in the Global South are not separate—they are closely linked and influence one another.