solving problems in african and asian states proved difficult within the global landscape of cold war politics. leaders often had to choose the solution that was the least bad, rather than any that were good. match each local problem with its less-than-optimal solution. 1. Countries sought modern production technologies to help build their economies.
2. Leaders sought to retain power and feared a return to old ideologies or Western influence.
3. Government needed funds to support infrastructure projects.
4. Newly independent states included regions that did not want to be part of the country.)