From Exploitation to Violence: How Economic Colonialism Feeds the Roots of Extremism?

Abstract

This research examines the fundamental connection between national and international legislation and the phenomenon of economic colonialism, highlighting how legal systems can perpetuate the dominance of developed countries over developing nations. The study argues that modern-day colonialism no longer requires military invasions but is instead realized through economic dependency sanctioned by laws that serve the interests of global powers. The importance of this research lies in its critical examination of how laws and regulations shape global economic relations and often hinder the development of poorer nations. It investigates the problematic role of both national and international legal frameworks, particularly in empowering multinational corporations and enabling protectionist policies that undermine developing economies. The research adopts a comparative analytical methodology, drawing on legal texts, jurisprudential opinions, and case law. The structure of the study includes two main chapters: the first addresses the concept of economic colonialism within the global trade system, while the second examines the future of international trade relations under the continuing influence of economic colonialism.