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Author Ikeda, Ryo

Title The imperialism of French decolonizaton ; French policy and the Anglo-American response in Tunisia and Morocco / Ryo Ikeda
Published Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2015

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Description 1 online resource (320 pages)
Series Cambridge imperial and post-colonial studies series
Cambridge imperial and post-colonial studies series.
Contents Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1 Tunisia and Morocco under French Protectorates; 2 The Commencement of Negotiations; 3 The UN Debates in 1951; 4 The UN Debates in 1952; 5 The Impasse; 6 Tunisia's Internal Autonomy; 7 The Restoration of Mohammed V; 8 Towards the Recognition of Independence; 9 The Establishment of Diplomatic Relations; Conclusion; Appendix 1: The Key Texts; Appendix 2: List of Key Persons; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Summary This book examines French motivations behind the decolonisation of Tunisia and Morocco and the intra-Western Alliance relationships. It argues that changing French policy towards decolonisation brought about the unexpectedly quick process of independence of dependencies in the post-WWII era. This book aims to examine French motivations behind the decolonisation of Tunisia and Morocco, and the responses of the United States and the UK to the French policy. France had refused the decolonisation of its overseas territories even after World War II, unlike Britain. Investigating why this policy change occurred is particularly significant in order to understand why most colonies obtained independence only 20-30 years after World War II. Interestingly, this process did not result in the destruction of the Alliance. As in the Algerian War, open confrontations between France and the nationalists tended to strain the former's relations with the US, a champion of national emancipation. This was because Britain tried to mediate between both powers, and the policy moderated as a result. The Anglo-Americans aimed to keep the North Africans and the French in the Western bloc, albeit with different motivations
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Epublication based on: 9781137368942, 2015
List of Contents 1. Tunisia and Morocco under French Protectorates 2. The Commencement of Negotiations 3. The UN Debates in 1951 4. The UN Debates in 1952 5. The Impasse 6. Tunisia's Internal Autonomy 7. The Restoration of Mohammed V 8. Towards the Recognition of Independence 9. The Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Ryo Ikeda is Associate Professor of International Relations at Kansai Gaidai University, Japan. His article 'The Paradox of Independence: The Maintenance of Influence and the French Decision to Transfer Power in Morocco' was featured in The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History
Subject Decolonization -- France -- History -- 20th century
European history.
The Cold War.
National liberation & independence, post-colonialism.
Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000.
Africa/North.
Military/World War II.
Modern/20th Century.
Military/Other.
Decolonization.
French colonies.
Politics and government.
SUBJECT France -- Colonies -- Africa. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh88007194
Tunisia -- Politics and government -- 1881-1956. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh98005397
Morocco -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001006480
Subject Africa.
France.
Morocco.
Tunisia.
Genre/Form History.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781137368959
1137368950
9781137368966
1137368969