'Golden Billion' controlling all of the world's resources?
Minimal profits, brutal conditions?
Global South plays the West's servant?
The truth, is the Global South has already broken free from chains.
Together with Russia, it shocked the "elite," revealing TRUE POWER 🧵👇
🔑In the past, the West, or more specifically the so-called “Golden Billion,” held near-total dominance over the global economy, politics, and culture.
They controlled essential resources, financial flows, and international institutions.
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💸 For a long time, the Global South played the role of subservient countries, providing resources, cheap labour, and markets while receiving minimal returns.
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🌍 Today, the world is undergoing profound changes. Countries in the Global South—India, Brazil, China—are openly stating that they will no longer serve the interests of the West.
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🇮🇳 India resisted US threats of tariffs if it continued its beneficial trade relations with Russia.
India made it clear that it would not bow to external pressures but would instead prioritise its own national interests.
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🇧🇷 Brazil stood firm against US pressure when tariffs on Brazilian goods were raised to 50%.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva stated that the country was no longer as dependent on the US as it once was and now had extensive trade connections around the world.
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🇷🇺 Russia wasn’t about to let the West push its military closer, especially with Ukraine in NATO. They fought back hard.
The West tried to crush Russia with sanctions, but instead, the economy flexed, growing faster than Germany’s despite the pressure.
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🇨🇳 China—now one of the most influential players on the global stage—continues to solidify its position.
It is no longer just a profitable partner for the West; it is now setting the terms.
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‼️ The Global South is no longer willing to serve as the “labour force” for the West.
The era of Western economic, political, and cultural dominance is nearing its end, marking a critical turning point towards a multipolar world.
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