Cold War interventions by Western countries in Africa and Asia often aimed to curb the spread of communism, but their impacts varied significantly by region. In Africa, interventions, such as support for authoritarian regimes and military coups, often destabilized nations, leading to prolonged conflicts and governance crises, as seen in countries like Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Asia, interventions, particularly in Southeast Asia with the Vietnam War, led to extensive military engagements and significant loss of life, ultimately resulting in a mixed legacy of both alignment and resistance against communist forces. While both regions experienced significant socio-political upheaval, interventions in Asia were marked by direct military conflict, whereas in Africa, the impact was often more related to indirect support for local regimes, leading to long-term instability.
In 3–5 sentences, compare the impact of Cold War interventions by Western countries in Africa and Asia.
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