In the traditional sense, "development" was often viewed through a technocratic lens—a matter of building schools, improving healthcare, and fine-tuning trade policies. However, in 2026, it has become impossible to separate development from the raw currents of global power. Today, development is no longer just a humanitarian goal; it is a strategic lever for geopolitical influence .
The New Great Game: Why Geopolitics is the Invisible Architect of Global Development Geopolitics and Development
As traditional donors shift resources toward defense budgets and domestic concerns, the Global South is finding itself at the center of a rapidly shifting landscape. Here is how geopolitics is currently reshaping the world of development. 1. From "Aid" to "Strategic Partnership" In the traditional sense, "development" was often viewed
The European Green Deal and similar initiatives are shifting energy dependencies, giving new leverage to resource-rich regions like North Africa while pressuring them to accelerate green transitions . The New Great Game: Why Geopolitics is the