Michael McFaul @McFaul
As I said, the causal story is different in different countries. For instance, autocracy was well entrenched in South Africa before the Cold War began. Apartheid leaders then used their "fight to against communism" (ie against FRELIMO, MPLA , ZANU & ANC)to maintain our support. — PolitiTweet.org
Vincent Bevins @Vinncent
@McFaul It is true that once in power, leaders used the leverage provided by their (perceived) value in the Cold Wa… https://t.co/bhf6s0TkWY