The Cold War ends. Apartheid falls. But Savimbi's war continues.
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The fate of southern Africa is decided at Cuito Cuanavale.
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The Reagan Doctrine puts Angola in the crosshairs as aid to UNITA is uncorked.
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Reagan arrives, emboldening South Africa and Savimbi. The MPLA hangs on. Cuba recommits.
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Carter goes Cold Warrior. Savimbi visits Washington. Angola loses a founding father.
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The MPLA and Jimmy Carter struggle to find their footing. Jonas Savimbi licks his wounds.
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South Africa invades. Cuba intervenes. Angola becomes independent.
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What lies ahead for Blowback in 2026? A mini-series on Israel and America, a comic book, our seventh season and more.
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Angolan anti-colonial rebels challenge Portugal. Cuba brings its revolution to Africa.
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A look into the Portuguese empire in southern Africa and the stirrings of nationalism in Angola.
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An introduction to and overview of our sixth season: the story of Angola, Cuba, and apartheid South Africa's Cold War showdown.
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