Disagree. Washington was playing games with South Africa. The US supported Pretoria during the Cold War. Once that was winding down under Gorbachev the US began preparing for transition to majority rule and began intriguing with all parties involved.
Washington was happy for African-American politicians to posture on the issue. But they w…
Disagree. Washington was playing games with South Africa. The US supported Pretoria during the Cold War. Once that was winding down under Gorbachev the US began preparing for transition to majority rule and began intriguing with all parties involved.
Washington was happy for African-American politicians to posture on the issue. But they would not have been a serious factor in the decisions of consequence. They were allowed to take credit for it.
Disagree. Washington was playing games with South Africa. The US supported Pretoria during the Cold War. Once that was winding down under Gorbachev the US began preparing for transition to majority rule and began intriguing with all parties involved.
Washington was happy for African-American politicians to posture on the issue. But they would not have been a serious factor in the decisions of consequence. They were allowed to take credit for it.