艾森豪威尔政府对非洲独立的反应及其成因

艾森豪威尔执政时期(1953-1961年)非洲政局发生了翻天覆地的变化,有多达22个国家脱离欧洲的殖民统治而先后走向独立。在当时世界政治舞台上,非洲成为一股重要的力量;如何处理与这些新兴力量的关系是艾森豪威尔政府面对的一个重大抉择。由于受到强烈的种族主义观念和反共产主义意识形态影响,美国政府反对非洲国家独立,非洲的独立是不成熟的和不容乐观的,认为他们是无法自治的。

The Eisenhower Administration＇s Response to Africa＇s Independence and its Reasons

During the Eisenhower Administration （ 1953 - 1961 ）, Africa has undergone tremendous changes. As many as 22 countries achieved their independence from European colonial rule. Africa became an important force on the world political stage. How to deal with these emerging powers＇ relations is the Eisenhower Administration＇ s major issue. Because of strong racist view and the im- pact of anti-communist ideology, the American government opposed to African getting independence, arguing that Africa~ independence was premature and that the prospect was not optimistic. Moreover, they hold that Africa was incapable of self-government.