West Germany and Namibia's Path to Independence, 1969-1990

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The book explores West Germany's foreign policy towards Namibia during the Cold War, emphasizing the competition with East Germany amid the liberation struggle against South Africa's occupation. It highlights how inter-German rivalry influenced West Germany's approach to supporting SWAPO and the broader implications of Cold War dynamics on Namibia's path to independence. Through detailed analysis, it reveals the complexities of foreign relations and the eventual rapprochement that contributed to Namibia achieving independence.