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Dig: Black Power, Cold War w/ Aziz Rana

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Neocolonial Dynamics in Cold War Kenya

This chapter examines the complex interplay between American constitutional ideals and neocolonial governance during Kenya's independence movement. It highlights key figures, debates on property rights, and the paradox of promoting anti-colonial sentiment while sustaining imperial legacies. The narrative critiques U.S. policies that, despite engaging with anti-colonialism, reinforce authoritarianism and economic dependency in post-colonial contexts.

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