The skepticism is obvious. “The term ‘Global South’ is in fact an overly simplistic categorization that fails to capture the diversity and complexity of the countries it encompasses,” noted the three authors who signed the foreword to the Annual Trends Report, titled ‘The Rise of Global South: New Consensus wanted’. “Some emerging economies, as they gain prominence on the global stage, may increasingly resist being labeled as ‘South’. Therefore, it is vital to redefine what the Glob ...