Published on, Sept. 17 -- September 17, 2025 2:59 AM

Wars, occupations, and colonisation have long been driven by the struggle for the earth's resources. History shows us that the Roman Empire invaded Egypt primarily to seize its abundant grain. Centuries later, the patterns remain the same: powerful nations continue to dominate weaker ones to exploit their resources. What has changed are the methods.

While colonisation in the 18th and 19th centuries required a physical presence, the 21st century has seen the rise of financial, diplomatic, trade-based, and technological forms of colonisation. The 20th century witnessed decolonisation, but the legacy persisted in the form of organisations like the Commonwealth and has lately been exercis...