ARMS TRADE AND RESOURCES EXPLOITATION - SURVEY OF NEO-COLONIALISM AND NEO-IMPERIALISM IN AFRICA
ARMS TRADE AND RESOURCES EXPLOITATION - SURVEY OF NEO-COLONIALISM AND NEO-IMPERIALISM IN AFRICA

Summary/Abstract: One of the negative effects of globalization is the unequal distribution of wealth.This is reflected in an economic system in which the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.Accordingly equalizing opportunities for increased wealth has become a popular agenda.These problems are caused by neo-colonialism and imperialism present among the poorercountries of the world. With these concepts in mind, it is worth examining the presentsituation in the poorest part of the globe. The production activities of corporationsconcentrated upon mining within certain countries can serve as an example of neocolonialism, while the dependence of poorer countries on arms trade with wealthiercountries serves as a characteristic indication of neo-imperialism. This paper examines theexisting data on the mining activities in Africa, with appropriate maps included. Also thispaper examines a list of arms sales of the last decade as well as the largest dealers. Thanksto conducted research, this article also presents which countries constitute the mostinfluential in the process of neo-colonization and in the context of trade. Also examined isthe growing influence of China and past colonial powers.

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