I don’t mind using the terms "Global North" and "Global South" to distinguish between nations that accumulated power, historically, kingdoms and empires, and those that were exploited by them.

These terms capture the arrogance with which powerful societies have judged others as "barbaric," even though their wealth was built on the exploitation of peoples across the world.

This small corner of the planet has exterminated civilizations, erased cultures, enslaved entire continents, started two world wars, and left behind some of the most shameful chapters in human history. Its institutions still claim cultural superiority, and museums display artifacts stolen from the societies they oppressed.

The artificial borders drawn by imperial powers continue to cause suffering today.

Is there a better term to describe the self-appointed lords of the world?

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