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Finland and national liberation in Southern Africa 1999 (English)Book (Other academic)

Abstract [en]

Finland's special characteristics as a Nordic, non-aligned welfare state gave it the resources and motivation to support liberation movements - in spite of restrictions arising from trade interests and a reluctance to jeopardise the country's neutral image. The study shows that, although it is not an easy task, in a democracy ordinary, dedicated people can, over time, influence political decision making at its most closed and guarded area, foreign politics.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages

Uppsala: Nordiska Afrikainstitutet, 1999. , p. 213

Keywords [en]

Finland, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Foreign relations, National liberation movements, Student movements, ANC, African National Congress of South Africa, SWAPO, South West African Peoples Organisation

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URN: urn:nbn:se:nai:diva-243ISBN: 9171064311 (print)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:nai-243DiVA, id: diva2:272620

Note

Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. The civil society grows and goes international -- 3. Proclaiming the gospel or politics? -- 4. Finland’s foreign policy - do not disturb! -- 5. Finland supporting liberation struggles -- 6. South Africa, ANC and the boycott question -- 7. Conclusion 

Available from: 2009-10-16 Created: 2009-10-14 Last updated: 2023-12-07Bibliographically approved

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