Abstract
Soviet policy‐makers knew that the costs of further involvement in Africa were too high long before Gorbachev came to power. Already doubting whether poor African countries could become proper socialist states, by 1985 they understood that their policy in Africa hindered the achievement of higher priority foreign policy goals. But it was perestroika itself that affected policy in Africa most profoundly. Foreign aid and military involvement became a controversial issue and, as the domestic economy deteriorated, the Soviet Union ceased to have the means to pursue an active policy in Africa. What had begun as deliberate retrenchment turned into forced retreat.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
