Colonial penetration?

Colonial penetration refers to the process by which a colonial power establishes control and influence over a territory or region through various means, such as military conquest, economic exploitation, cultural assimilation, and political domination. This process often involves the imposition of the colonizer's laws, customs, and institutions on the colonized population, leading to the subjugation and marginalization of indigenous peoples. Colonial penetration has been a key feature of European imperialism and expansionism throughout history, as well as in other regions of the world where colonial powers sought to assert their dominance and exploit the resources of conquered territories.