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Why Didn鈥檛 America Colonise Africa?
Anti-colonial and self-sufficient, the US chose not to join Europe鈥檚 scramble for Africa
Anti-colonial and self-sufficient, the US chose not to join the European scramble for Africa. Professor Richard Rathbone from the University of London reveals how America has used alternative methods to extend its influence over African states.
Also on the programme, how do lasers work 鈥� and how are they being used to advance medicine?
主播大秀 World Service Archive
This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project
