[Economist] Can the West win over the rest?

- People often regard that the world is divided into two: Western bloc and alliance of China and Russia. However, it is wrong. More than 100 countires ("non-aligned countries") prefer neither each side. Their clout is even considerable.

- Their economic power is growing; 45% of world's population, 18% of global GDP.

- They often combine their power such as OPEC.

 

Vocab (definition from Merriam-Webster)

- reinvigorate: to give new or renewed strength or energy to (something or someone) : to invigorate (something or someone) again

- botched: unsuccessful because of being poorly done : spoiled by mistakes

- sprawl: to spread or develop irregularly or without restraint

- vie: to strive for superiority : CONTEND, COMPETE

- ostensible: 1) intended for display : open to view 2) being such in appearance - plausible rather than demonstrably true or real

- clout: influence

- stoop: YIELD, SUBMIT