Colin Leys


Colin Leys and John S. Saul, who led the research team, have been working on development in eastern, central, and southern Africa for over thirty years. Their books are numerous and have been deeply influential.


Author of…

Cover of Namibia’s Liberation Struggle

Namibia’s Liberation Struggle

The Two-Edged Sword

It took twenty-three years of armed struggle before Namibia could gain its independence from South Africa in March 1990. Swapo’s victory was remarkable in the face of an overwhelmingly superior enemy.…

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