Anti-Imperialism
Anti-Imperialism
Anti-Imperialism is opposition to empire, colonial domination, and foreign political or economic control.
In the 20th century, it fueled:
- independence movements in Asia and Africa
- resistance to European colonialism
- resentment of foreign economic influence in Latin America
Definition
anti-imperialism = 反帝国主义 / 反殖民主义
Historical Role
Anti-imperialist feeling was a major force behind Decolonization and also shaped many Cold War conflicts, because local struggles were often linked to superpower rivalry.