The reality of Eastern countries' dependence on Western nations for decades has been evident. By the time Eastern countries realized that aid was merely another word for exploitation, they were already trapped in a debt trap.
It is not that they were late to realize it but rather they just had to accept their situation because that is what was best for their country at the time. Some countries were able to recover and instead made use of their own resources to be independent but some countries failed to recover and until now continues to be dependent on far more developed countries. My country is an example. A lot of the citizens are hoping we stop being such followers of a specific country but I think due to their help we can't fully grow a spine and be independent.
Completely agreed with you about few things because eastern countries are having good potential but sadly their leadership and their structure is not allowing them to stand alone for better future and having change few countries are trying their best but still it's never been easy for them.
If we do division then surely few regions are having surprising changes which make things shocking for world but still few are hanging in limbo because their system is still having old mindset which is not allowing them to go ahead with new and better ideas for improving life.
Change is right of every human with things are surely going on another level which will bring features and development which is always leaded but sadly many countries will be never go ahead with this due to domestic issues.