recolonisation
Recolonisation is a term used in both ecology and political science to describe a return or reassertion of control after a prior displacement or disruption. In ecological usage, recolonisation refers to the process by which a population or species reappears in an area from which it had disappeared or been extirpated. In political discourse, recolonisation describes efforts to reimpose colonial rule or influence over a territory that has gained independence or autonomy, often through coercive, economic, or cultural means.
In ecology, recolonisation occurs after disturbances such as fire, flood, drought, or habitat loss, or after
In a political sense, recolonisation involves attempts by former metropoles or external powers to reestablish influence,
Because the term spans disciplines, careful specification is essential when discussing recolonisation. In ecology it concerns