The term “Global South” gained popularity in the 1990s as a neutral alternative to “Third World,” which had become outdated and derogatory. Paired with the terms “Global North,” these labels were ...

In early April 2025, China weaponized its rare earth elements (REEs), restricting exports to the United States – and eventually the world – in retaliation for increased U.S. tariffs. This is not the ...

Global South nations face challenges in advancing sustainability and development due to inappropriate policy advice from international financial institutions and unreliable cooperation from the Global ...

This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese ...