According to ______,some areas,such as some Middle Eastern countries,parts of Asia,and much of Africa,are dependent upon and exploited by core nation-states.
A)neocolonialism
B)imperialism
C)colonialism
D)world-systems theory

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World-systems theory proposes that the global system is divided into a core, periphery, and semi-periphery. The core nations are the richest and most powerful, and they exploit the periphery and semi-periphery. The periphery and semi-periphery provide raw materials and cheap labor for the core, and are dependent upon them for trade and economic development. Many Middle Eastern countries, parts of Asia, and much of Africa are considered part of the periphery and semi-periphery, and are thus dependent upon and exploited by core nation-states. Neocolonialism and imperialism are related concepts, but not as directly applicable to the situation described in the question as world-systems theory. Colonialism refers to the colonization and direct control of territories by European powers, which is not the focus of the question.

According to ______,Some Areas,such as Some Middle Eastern Countries,parts of Asia,and