The Resurgence of the Global South

The concept of the global South has gained prominence due to two recent triggers: the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. These events have magnified resentments within the developing world against the West, as developing countries were greatly affected by the pandemic and took positions not aligned with the West's stance on Ukraine. However, the global South is not homogenous, and countries within it have different positions and interests. The Western world's condescension and hypocrisy, as well as its shrinking relative weight in the global economy, have further fueled the discussions about the global South's importance and the need for better engagement and relations with it.