Southern African liberation movements and the global Cold War "East"

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• Lena Dallywater

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• Politikwissenschaft

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In the context of the Cold War, the dynamics between liberation movements and Eastern European states evolved significantly, with changes in both material aid and ideological support over time. The assembled articles argue that the conventional Cold War framework of bi-polar competition with the United States fails to capture these transformations fully. The ongoing debate about which ideological side had a greater impact on the global south remains relevant, yet the Cold War perspective does not adequately address the intricate geographies of connections and the multipolarity of actions that persist today. Recognizing the complexities of liberation movements within globalization, the authors emphasize the necessity of understanding activities in their local contexts, including personal agendas and internal conflicts, rather than solely through the lens of Cold War rivalry. They highlight the agency of individual activists in both Africa and Eastern Europe, examining the lessons and practices derived from their often conflicting experiences. Contributors from South Africa, Portugal, Austria, and Germany explore the roles of actors in Southern Africa and Eastern Europe, the insights gained from biographies during periods of racial and international strife, and the "creative solutions" needed to unite efforts across ideological divides. Utilizing diverse archival sources and qualitative interviews, the case studies aim to addres

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Hardcover