Answer: D. The attempts by Soviet officials to establish ideological ties with newly independent states
Step-by-step explanation:
The paragraph in question is not attached but this is the most likely situation because this is the most factual of all four options. Newly independent Africa states did not seek territorial expansion and the alliance systems formed by European powers were meant for deterrence and so were by no means secret.
Soviet officials however, did try to establish ideological ties with newly independent states in Asia and Africa in their attempt to spread their version of Communism to the world.