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Article: The United States, the Soviet Union and decolonization of the Maghreb, 1945-62.
- Article from:
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Article date:
- January 1, 1995
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Decolonization of French North Africa Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia), also known as the Central Maghreb, posed the greatest dilemma for the United States and the Soviet Union. The process of decolonization which took place at the height of the cold war created serious difficulties for both superpowers due to their particular interests in the region and to the value they accorded to their respective relationship with the colonial power, namely, France. Although the decolonization of Morocco and Tunisia caused minimal tension between France and the two superpowers because of the non-violent character of the process, the moderation of the nationalist leaders, and the colonial ...