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Why were the “Superpowers” interested in Third World countries?

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Answer:The United States and USSR sought to influence countries by offering foreign aid or other forms of economic assistance, but that aid often came with strings attached. The superpowers put pressure on developing countries to adopt either socialist or capitalist economic policies.

Explanation: lack of basic infrastructure facilities, high poverty, and economic instability. lmk if im right

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