In the early 2000s, the dominance of English in former colonies continued to grow, driven by globalization and the influence of international institutions. This phenomenon, often referred to as neo-colonialism, has implications for cultural identity and language preservation. The spread of English reflects ongoing power dynamics and challenges faced by local languages and cultures in a globalized world.

Global English in neo-colonial contexts since 2000 has influenced world literature, particularly by postcolonial poets. Writers like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Salman Rushdie have utilized English to address themes of identity and globalization.