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The Berlin Conference: Architects of Chaos
This episode explores the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference, where European powers gathered to partition Africa without African representation. We examine Otto von Bismarck's role as mediator, King Leopold II's manipulation of the Congo Free State, and the concept of 'effective occupation' that justified colonial conquest. The conversation delves into the geopolitical motivations behind the General Act of the Berlin Conference, highlighting how arbitrary lines drawn by diplomats like Jules Ferry and Léon Roches devastated indigenous societies. Listeners will learn about the…
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