How did the colonial system of Western countries affect the economic, political, and social development of Asian countries?
Asia | Continent, Countries, Regions, Map, & Facts | Britannica In this blog, I would like to look at the impact of Western colonial rule on the economic, political, and social development of Asian countries. Western countries colonized Asia from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, and this dominance significantly influenced Asian countries. However, this colonial rule was mainly for economic and military reasons, which limited Asian countries’ opportunities for economic, political, and social development. The colonial rule of Western countries shocked Asian countries. Previously, Asian countries from different cultures and historical backgrounds interacted and developed, but this process was blocked by Western law. This domination violated the independence of Asian countries, which led them to try to protect their culture and history. Also, the colonial rule of Western countries hindered the economic development of Asian countries. Western countries have taken away re