A new multipolar world?

The US & the West vs. China, Russia & The Global South

May, 2022

What is the Global South?

From World Population Review: "The Global South has multiple definitions. It has traditionally been used to refer to underdeveloped or economically disadvantaged nations. These countries are those who tend to have unstable democracy, are in the process of industrializing, and have historically frequently faced colonization by Global North countries (especially by European countries). The second definition uses the Global South to address populations that are negatively affected by capitalist globalization. Based on either of these definitions, the Global South is not the same as the geographical south. Still, to avoid confusion, inaccuracy, and possible offense, many scholars prefer to use the terms “developing countries” or low-income economies."

The map above uses the United Nations FCSSC's list of Global South Countries as of May 2022