Sovereignty in the Third and Fourth World: A Comparative Discussion on Two Levels
Sabina M. Singh, Aline Castañeda Cadena
Volume 21, Number 1 (2021) 21 (1): 58-96
Keywords International Relations, Fourth World, Third World, UNDRIP, United Nations, Lesser Developed Countries, Indigenous Politics
Abstract
The topic of colonialism has a rich scholarly history. Many scholars, with some success, have
declared themselves postcolonial or developed theories such as neo-colonialism to describe the
current international structure. The question of colonial structures, however, still plays a major
role in current politics. This study looks specifically at expressions of sovereignty within the
colonial framework today that have stemmed from historical events after the formation of the
United Nations system. By comparing Third and Fourth World theories of sovereignty this study
will show how these concepts are still relevant today and what implications they currently have
for international politics. I submit, following Rudolph Ryser, Arthur Manuel, Glen Coulthard and
others, that not only is the Fourth World a relevant concept, but it is the most important one in
our current state of international governance. Both these concepts or theories describe most of
the conflict in the world today.
Sabina M. Singh
Aline Castañeda Cadena
Published June 1, 2021
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