Title: How did World War II Lead to Decolonization | CSSParho.com
Headings: How did World War II Lead to Decolonization?
How did World War II Lead to Decolonization?
Define Decolonization
Factors Led to Decolonization
Decline of European Power
Emergence of Nationalism
Creation of UNO
Structure of the International System
Socio-Economic Change in Colonies
Cold War
Role of Third World Leaders
Impact of Decolonization on World Affairs
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Content: So, giving rise not only to nationalism but also to a tangible ability to engage in political expression. Just as political, military, economic and cultural factors gave rise to imperialism, so too did the changes in these various dimensions of social life led eventually to decolonization. Cold War
The beginning of the Cold War after World War II facilitated the process of decolonization. Most of the nationalistic movements in colonies were support by both the superpowers. The Soviet Union particularly launched propaganda against imperialism and extended material support to the struggle for independence. It became difficult for the Western Powers to make the rhetoric of democracy and human rights on the one hand and to continue the policy of colonialism on the other hand. The United States, the leader of the Western Powers realized that continuation of colonialism might increase the influence of USSR and the spread of communism in those areas. Thus, both the superpowers supported the decolonization process though from different angles and for different reasons. Role of Third World Leaders
The era of 1950s saw some great leaders among third world countries. They include Nehru of India, Jamal Nasir of Egypt, Sukarno of Indonesia, Tito of Yugoslavia etc.