Neo-Colonialism and the Transformation of Imperial Power: Structural Domination, Global Governance, and the Persistence of Colonial Hierarchies Introduction The concept of neo-colonialism emerged in the post-Second World War era to explain the paradox that political decolonisation did not necessarily translate into genuine economic sovereignty or autonomous development for newly independent states. While formal empires largely … Continue reading Analyse neo-colonialism as a transformation of imperial power from territorial control to structural and institutional domination within the global political economy. Examine whether contemporary global governance institutions reproduce colonial hierarchies under the guise of international cooperation and development.