Third World Revolution Powerpoint

These flashcards cover important terms and concepts discussed in the lecture on the Decolonial Revolution, focusing on the Third World's journey and its interactions with global powers.

Decolonization

The process of shedding colonial rule and establishing self-governance.

Third World

A term used to describe countries that were not aligned with either the NATO bloc or the Communist bloc during the Cold War, often newly independent nations in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Nationalism

A political ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state and its interests.

Bandung Conference

A meeting in 1955 of Asian and African states, aimed at promoting economic and cultural cooperation and opposing colonialism.

Pancasila

The official philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state, comprising five principles that promote nationalism.

Jacobinism

The political ideology associated with the Jacobins during the French Revolution, which supported radical republicanism and social equality.

Containment

The United States' foreign policy strategy during the Cold War aimed at preventing the spread of communism.

Cold War

The period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies after World War II.

Suharto

An Indonesian military general who ruled Indonesia from 1967 to 1998, gaining power after the anti-communist purges.

American War of Independence

A colonial revolt that led to the overthrow of British rule and the establishment of the United States.