The North–South Divide and the Architecture of Global Politics: Inequality, Development, and Contestation in the International Order Introduction The North–South divide, historically rooted in colonialism, imperialism, and unequal economic development, remains one of the most enduring structural cleavages in global politics. While ostensibly geographical, the divide is more accurately a political-economic construct that separates the … Continue reading How does the enduring North–South divide shape the dynamics of global politics, particularly in terms of economic inequality, development discourses, climate negotiations, and institutional representation within the international order?