Violent Decolonization Powerpoint

Vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts and terminology from the lecture on the Decolonial Revolution.

Decolonization

The process of ending colonial rule and establishing independent nations.

Containment

U.S. policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism.

Third World

Countries that are considered developing nations, often lacking industrialization or wealth.

Suharto

The leader of Indonesia from 1967 to 1998, known for his authoritarian regime and anti-communist policies.

Jakarta Method

A term referring to the violent anti-communist purges in Indonesia during the 1960s.

Psychological Warfare

The use of psychological tactics to influence, intimidate, or manipulate opponents.

Bandung Spirit

The ideological foundation of the Non-Aligned Movement, founded on solidarity and cooperation among developing nations.

Radicalization

The process through which individuals or groups adopt extremist views, often leading to action.

Communism

A political and economic ideology advocating for a classless society and collective ownership of the means of production.

Internationalism

A political principle which advocates a greater economic, political, or social cooperation among nations.