How did the Cold War influence newly formed states in Africa and the Middle East?
Most newly formed states were closely aligned to the Soviets in part due to their colonial history.
The Soviets and Americans worked together to help newly formed independent states.
Socialism was adopted in the newly formed states and they all became atheist to conform with Marxist principles.
Most newly formed states adopted an entirely new form of economics.
The Cold War influenced newly formed states in Africa and the Middle East by creating a power struggle between the United States and Soviet Union, leading to these states aligning with one side or the other based on their own strategic interests.
Many newly formed states in Africa and the Middle East received aid and support from either the US or USSR, which often came with strings attached and influenced the domestic policies and political decisions of these states.
In some cases, the Cold War led to the spread of socialist ideologies in these regions, with newly formed states adopting socialist policies and aligning with the Soviet Union. However, not all newly formed states in Africa and the Middle East adopted socialism, and many maintained their own unique political and economic systems.
Overall, the Cold War had a significant impact on newly formed states in Africa and the Middle East, shaping their political alignments, economic policies, and relationships with other countries.