Date of Award
4-1981
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Dr. George R. Klein
Second Advisor
Dr. Roy Olton
Third Advisor
Dr. Jack Plano
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
This study examines the role of aid in Soviet policy toward Ghana during the Nkrumah era. Since aid is seen as a means to counter Western and Chinese influence, the paper seeks to establish the extent to which Soviet foreign policy met its goals in Ghana. It also examines the actions of other nations which had vested interests that ran counter to Soviet aspirations. An argument is made that in so far as Soviet aid was used as a response to Western influence it was an inadequate instrument of policy due to its insignificant quantity. In so far as it was used to counter Chinese influence, it was handicapped by its operational methods which were less lenient. The paper concludes that Soviet aid was a failure in its challenge against the West but was successful in enhancing Ghana's political autonomy and bargaining position with the West.
Recommended Citation
Hoeane, Patricia Masilo, "Economic Aid as an Instrument of Soviet Foreign Policy: The Case of Ghana 1957-1966" (1981). Masters Theses. 1907.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/1907