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Indic Pacific Glossary

WENA

Date of Addition

10 January 2025

An acronym for Western Europe and Northern America, referring to the geographically and economically developed regions that include countries in Western and Central Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. Coined by satirist Karl Sharro, and popularised by Indian journalist Nirmalya Dutta, WENA is used to satirically critique the analytical frameworks often applied to different global regions, particularly in comparison to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).


This term challenges the notion of Western exceptionalism by advocating for the same rigorous scrutiny of social, political, and cultural issues in WENA that is commonly directed towards MENA, promoting a more balanced and equitable examination of diverse regions.

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