Independence, Post-Colonial Conflict, and East-West Competition in Angola, 1975-1976
A Reassessment of the Brazilian Diplomatic Sources
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https://doi.org/10.9771/aa.v0i65.44949Keywords:
Angola, Independence, Post-colonial conflict, East-West competition, History of International RelationsAbstract
This article examines the role of social actors involved in Angolan independence, as well as the consequences and ramifications of independence and related events from the perspective of the evolution of the international system. Based on recently declassified Brazilian diplomatic sources, the paper analyses the complex correlation of actors and agendas, especially regarding to Pan African nationalism, East-West competition, the hegemonic ambitions of regional powers, and the relevance of non-state actors. The Angolan conflict of the 1975-1976 period became an event of worldwide concern.
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