Threatened African Satellites

An unprecedented situation is in the making in southern Africa. In two important but distant provinces of the Soviet empire—Angola and Mozambique—the Communists are fighting losing wars. In the World War III terms that concern this column, 1983 was notable for the liberation of Grenada. Angola and Mozambique are far more important satellites, and if things go on as they have done lately, both of them will be liberated as well, and thus lost to Soviet imperialism.

This is a statement of trends and possibilities, not a concrete prophecy, for a number of outcomes, other than a humiliating defeat for the Soviets, are obviously possible.

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An unprecedented situation is in the making in southern Africa. In two important but distant provinces of the Soviet empire—Angola and Mozambique—the Communists are fighting losing wars. In the World War III terms that concern this column, 1983 was notable for the liberation of Grenada. Angola and Mozambique are far more important satellites, and if things go on as they have done lately, both of them will be liberated as well, and thus lost to Soviet imperialism.

This is a statement of trends and possibilities, not a concrete prophecy, for a number of outcomes, other than a humiliating defeat for the Soviets, are obviously possible.