Summary of Vijay Prashad on Why India is still trapped in British Colonialism

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  Vijay Prashad, a historian and journalist, discusses the lingering effects of British colonialism in India. He highlights how the peasantry in China gained confidence and dignity through the Chinese Revolution, while many countries in the global South still struggle with hierarchies and landlordism. Prashad points out that colonial powers drained the wealth from these countries, leaving them with little investment or infrastructure. As a result, they had to borrow money to develop, but this led to a cycle of debt crises. Neoliberalism and development projects have failed in these countries due to a lack of capital and human resources. The Chinese Revolution serves as a reminder of the importance of dignity for the progress and development of a nation.

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  According to Vijay Prashad, the countries in the Global South, such as Cuba, fought against colonialism and strive for dignity, education, and healthcare for their people. However, they still face challenges due to the lingering effects of colonialism. The Non-Aligned Movement, comprised of countries like Yugoslavia, Indonesia, Egypt, Ghana, and India, advocated for prioritizing development over the arms race and called for Western powers to invest in infrastructure, education, and healthcare in the Global South. The term "Global South" is sometimes misleading and doesn't necessarily correlate with geographical location.

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  Europe and the United States see the East as the Soviet Union or China, while the term "South" refers to countries that were colonized and have since gained independence.