This edited volume examines the complexities of the Cold War in Southern Africa. In the aftermath of European decolonization, the struggle between white minority governments and black liberation movements encouraged the various parties to appeal for external support from both superpower blocs. This was either to augment their military capability and political influence vis-a-vis white opponents and black rivals, or to establish a policy of non-alignment to enhance national independence and freedom to manoeuvre.The book highlights the importance of the global ideological environment on the...
This edited volume examines the complexities of the Cold War in Southern Africa. In the aftermath of European decolonization, the struggle between whi...
