Eritrean independence under the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (now the People's Front for Democracy and Justice) became an international cause celebre during the 1980s. Eritrea was the first African nation to gain independence in the post-colonial period and appeared to be opening a new and progressive path in African politics. But the promise of the revolutio...

Finland's special characteristics as a Nordic, non-aligned welfare state gave it the resources and motivation to support liberation movements - in spite of restrictions arising from trade interests and a reluctance to jeopardise the country's neutral image. The study shows that, although it is not an easy task, in a democracy ordinary, dedicated people can, over ti...

Finland's special characteristics as a Nordic, non-aligned welfare state gave it the resources and motivation to support liberation movements - in spite of restrictions arising from trade interests and a reluctance to jeopardise the country's neutral image. The study shows that, although it is not an easy task, in a democracy ordinary, dedicated people can, over ti...

Finland's special characteristics as a Nordic, non-aligned welfare state gave it the resources and motivation to support liberation movements - in spite of restrictions arising from trade interests and a reluctance to jeopardise the country's neutral image. The study shows that, although it is not an easy task, in a democracy ordinary, dedicated people can, over ti...

The interviews in this book were conducted for the Nordic Africa Institute's research project 'National liberation in Southern Africa - The role of the nordic countries'. Around 80 representatives of the Southern African liberation movements, as well as Swedish and other opinion makers, administrators and politicians, reflect on the Nordic support to these struggle...

The interviews in this book were conducted for the Nordic Africa Institute's research project 'National liberation in Southern Africa - The role of the nordic countries'. Around 80 representatives of the Southern African liberation movements, as well as Swedish and other opinion makers, administrators and politicians, reflect on the Nordic support to these struggle...

<p>Contents: 1. Nordic-Southern African partnerships in to the 21st century -- 2. Address, Old Assembly Chamber / Tor Sellström -- 3. Future challenges / Jonathan N. Moyo -- 4. Challenges for democratic partnerships into the 21st century / Poul Nielson -- 5. Six lessons from the past - and six for the future: Reflections on Nordic solidarity with the liberation str...

<p>Contents: 1. Nordic-Southern African partnerships in to the 21st century -- 2. Address, Old Assembly Chamber / Tor Sellström -- 3. Future challenges / Jonathan N. Moyo -- 4. Challenges for democratic partnerships into the 21st century / Poul Nielson -- 5. Six lessons from the past - and six for the future: Reflections on Nordic solidarity with the liberation str...

<p>Contents: 1. Nordic-Southern African partnerships in to the 21st century -- 2. Address, Old Assembly Chamber / Tor Sellström -- 3. Future challenges / Jonathan N. Moyo -- 4. Challenges for democratic partnerships into the 21st century / Poul Nielson -- 5. Six lessons from the past - and six for the future: Reflections on Nordic solidarity with the liberation str...