The Cold War and Liberation Movements [Pawns or Allies]

By Vincent Ndlovu

Set against the charged backdrop of the Cold War, The Cold War and Liberation Movements Pawns or Allies] explores the hidden forces that shaped African independence.

Blending history, reflection, and lived experience, Vincent Ndlovu examines how liberation movements navigated colonial legacies, foreign funding, arms dependency, and ideological manipulation.

Through characters such as Thobeka, Hillary, and Dr Tjibundule, the book asks an unsettling question: were freedom fighters truly free to choose their path, or were they drawn into global power struggles beyond their control?

Thoughtful, challenging, and deeply human, this book reframes independence as an ongoing struggle for voice, identity, and sovereignty.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1805882120
• ISBN13: 9781805882121
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Michael Terence Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"