(An Analysis of the 1960s-1970s)
This book is devoted to current problems such as the struggle to bring down the last bastions of colonialism and racism on the continent, the distinctive features of the rise and course of the class struggle in newly emerged African states, the international role of these states and their relations with the socialist world and with the capitalist powers. In order to present a clear picture of the most acute problems facing Africa at the threshold of the 80s it was necessary to bring in a large amount of factual material. The author received active assistance in preparing this monograph from meetings and conversations with scholars, government and political leaders, and representatives of the African public.
Anatoly Gromyko is the Director of the USSR Academy of Sciences Institute of Africa. He is a professor of history and holds the degree of Doctor of Sciences. His published works include the books The United States Congress: Elections, Organization, Powers (1967), The 1,036 Days of President Kennedy (1968), The Foreign Policy of the USA: Lessons and Reality—the 60s and 70s (1978), and The Conflict in the South of Africa (1979). He has been awarded the State Prize of the USSR (1980) and the International SIMBA Prize (1980).
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CONTENTS
Africa on the Threshold of the 80s: Achievements and Problems
– Chapter 1. The October Revolution and Africa 11
– Chapter 2. Soviet Authors on Current Issues in the Study of Africa 20
– Chapter 3. The Current Stage in the National Liberation Movement 34
– Summing Up the National Liberation Struggle at the Threshold of the 80s 34
– The Organization of African Unity in the Anti-Imperialist National Liberation Struggle 41
Chapter 4. Africa: Problems of Overcoming Backwardness and the Search for Paths of Development 52
– Social and Economic Backwardness in African Countries: Causes and Consequences 52
– The Search for New Paths of Social and Economic Development 61
Chapter 5. The Socialist Orientation: A New Reality on the African Continent 75
– The Theory and Practice of the Socialist Orientation 75
– The Working Class in the African Countries: the Leading Force in Social Development 91
Chapter 6. The Influence of International Factors on the Development of Countries of the Socialist Orientation 98
– The Multiform Influence of Existing Socialism 101
– Basic Aspects of the Foreign Policy of Countries of the Socialist Orientation 105
– Support for Countries of the Socialist Orientation by Revolutionary and Peace-Loving Forces 112
– Subversion by Imperialism 115
Part II: Soviet-African Co-operation: An Important Factor in World Development
– Chapter 1. Some Results of the Development of Soviet-African Relations 121
– Chapter 2. Co-operation between the USSR and African Countries: Tendencies and Prospects 139
– The Objective Basis of the USSR’s Ties with African Countries 139
– The Development of Political Ties 142
– Economic, Scientific, and Technological Co-operation 144
– Co-operation Between African Countries and the CMEA Countries 159
– Contacts Between the Soviet and African Public 169
Part III: Imperialism: The Chief Threat to Social Progress in Africa
– Chapter 1. The Economic Interests of the Imperialist Powers in Africa 176
– Export of Raw Materials from Africa by Western Countries 176
– Export of Foreign Capital to African Countries 180
– Economic Pressures Exerted by Imperialism on African Countries 183
– Chapter 2. The Main Features of the Policy of Imperialism in Africa 190
– Some of the Methods of Imperialist Policy in Africa 190
– The Policy of the Imperialist Powers in the South of Africa 195
– Doctrines and Conceptions Intended to Justify Imperialist Policy in Africa 201
– Chapter 3. The USA: The Chief Threat to the Independence and Social Progress of the Countries of Africa 206
– Economic Factors in the USA’s African Policy 206
– The Chief Strategic Goals and Tactical Devices of US Policy in Africa 213
– Chapter 4. The Policy of Other Imperialist Powers Towards Africa 221
– Britain: the Policy of Maneuvering 221
– France: Struggle for the Preservation of Interests 227
– The Federal Republic of Germany: Attempts to Strengthen Positions 233
– Japan: Striving for Activation 236
Conclusion 241
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