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| '''Western Asia''', is a region located between Europe and Africa and is known for its rich cultural and historical heritage. The region is home to a diverse array of [[ethnic]] and [[religious]] groups, including [[Arabs]], [[Kurds]], [[Persians]], and [[Turkmens]].
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| Western Asia has also been a target of [[colonization]] by [[Imperial core|Western]] [[Imperialism|imperialists]] for centuries. The region has been a strategic and economic prize for imperial powers, with its vast oil reserves, strategic location, and historical significance.
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| Western Asia's colonization by Western imperialists can be understood in the context of imperialism and [[Capitalism|capitalist]] [[exploitation]]. The imperial powers sought to control the resources and [[labor]] of the region in order to further their own economic and political interests.<ref>Lenin, V.I. (1902). Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism. New York: International Publishers.</ref>
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| This [[exploitation]] has led to the subjugation of local peoples, the erosion of indigenous cultures and identities, and the imposition of Western political and economic systems. This is known as [[cultural hegemony]] where imperial nations impose their own culture and way of life over the colonies.<ref>Gramsci, A. (1971). Selections from the Prison Notebooks. New York: International Publishers.</ref>
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| Additionally, the Western imperialists have also supported and propped up dictatorial regimes in the region in order to maintain control and access to resources. This is known as [[dependency]] where imperial nations exploit their colonies for their economic gain.<ref>Foster, J.B. (1997). Imperialism and the Law of Value. New York: Monthly Review</ref>
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