Neocolonialism as an aspect of globalization

The article deals with the theory of neo-colonialism and related theories, on the basis of which the reasons of impossibility of the European Union classification in the category of neo-colonialist formation are revealed; the category «neo-colonialist unit» is proposed, its definition is given; points to the role of neo-colonialism in establishing globalization as a doctrine of world development; It is substantiated that neo-colonialist units act as a factor of unification and a mechanism of joint uniform economic development within the modern globalized environment

neo-colonialism; ultra-imperialism; globalization; neo-colonialist unit