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The Korean War
Between North Korea and South Korea, the Korean War, often known by other names, lasted from 1950 to 1953. At least 2.5 million people died in the battle between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). In June 1950, North Korea invaded the South with assistance from and advice from the Soviet Union, escalating the conflict to a global scale. The People's Republic of China sided with South Korea in the conflict, while th


The Global South
Introduction The term "Global South" refers to the continents of Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania collectively. It is one of a family of phrases, along with "Third World" and "Periphery," that refer to regions beyond Europe and North America that are predominantly (but not exclusively) low-income and frequently marginalised politically or culturally. The term "Global South" denotes a shift away from a primary focus on development or cultural difference and toward an e


Non-Aligned Movement
Introduction The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was conceived and developed amid the fall of the colonial system and the liberation struggles of peoples in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and other parts of the world, as well as during the Cold War's height. During the Movement's early years, its activities played a key role in the decolonization process, which eventually resulted in the attainment of freedom and independence by several countries, as well as the establishment of ten
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