When World War 2 ended, US told the French and British they had to let go of their African colonies
"But we need raw materials and other resources from those colonies to rebuild" was their response
The story of the "Marshall Plan" was neither as simple nor as linear as we think
"But we need raw materials and other resources from those colonies to rebuild" was their response
The story of the "Marshall Plan" was neither as simple nor as linear as we think
One could argue that Americans have been "generous" to Africa;
But that has NEVER been the European attitude towards Africa.
Has Europe ever desired or needed a "prosperous Africa"? Not once, in 500 years. A wealthy Europe isn't dependent on a "prosperous Africa".
But that has NEVER been the European attitude towards Africa.
Has Europe ever desired or needed a "prosperous Africa"? Not once, in 500 years. A wealthy Europe isn't dependent on a "prosperous Africa".
This isn't to suggest that "Europeans are bad". No it is just thinking realistically.
For example, no well informed Indian takes the British seriously when they talk about "shared prosperity" with India.
They had 200 years to make it happen, but they didn't.
For example, no well informed Indian takes the British seriously when they talk about "shared prosperity" with India.
They had 200 years to make it happen, but they didn't.
As for the Americans, totally different story. India's relationship with Silicon Valley triggered an economic boom - which goes beyond the typical European "master-servant" relationship.
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