Africa and the Post-WWII/Cold War Narrative

Historical Perceptions vs. Reality

This was a really fun discussion.

I join The Toxic American Podcast to discuss the narratives surrounding the continent of Africa in Post-WWII and throughout the Cold War era. We dive into the well-worn version that is presented of plucky African nations crawling out from colonialism, yearning for the warmth of Liberal Democracy™️ and a slice of Uncle Sam’s Apple Pie.

Yeah, we mostly tear apart that fairytale.

A better recollection of the struggle amongst the superpowers on the continent (USA, USSR, China) is a tale of opportunism, tragedy, and yes, a lot of dark humor amongst the chaos.

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- Arthur

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