Southern Africa: The Largely Unsung Role of U.S. Former President Carter in Southern Africa

Former US president Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100, was known for his diplomatic skills and commitment to human rights, including his efforts to end white rule in Rhodesia and facilitate its independence as Zimbabwe during his presidency. Carter’s involvement in Africa was driven by realpolitik, with the US prioritizing the need to prevent Soviet-backed Cuban influence in the region. Despite these efforts, Carter’s role in the Zimbabwe settlement has been underappreciated, as he also visited Liberia and resisted supporting aggressive actions in the Horn of Africa and apartheid in South Africa during his time in office.

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