The Global South points to a need for international reform
Calls to dissolve the term are motivated by a need to obscure the disparities of the world order
28 July 2024 - 00:00
The term “global south” has come under sharp focus in recent months. There are calls for its dissolution, with arguments against it including the lack of depth and diversity of the world it purports to represent, its geographical inconsistencies as well as a lack of political and social cohesiveness. ..
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