Why is there such a rich history of now-wealthy countries colonizing the Global South? Could their enterprising nature not provide for themselves without stealing?

That low-effort Forbes article just talks about correlation. With some groundbreaking speculation thrown in.

> If I saw a six-month Swedish winter coming around the corner, I'd probably be pretty quick to get my act together and start laying in supplies

> Could their enterprising nature not provide for themselves without stealing?

Oh no, it could. Stealing is just easier, you see.