PC: Patrice Lumumba remains leader of the Congo

I think some countries did successfully play the U.S. and the Soviets off each other.

Any way Patrice might get pretty good trade deals with both?
 
Hmm. Many point out Lumumba was not a communist. However, the US didnt have much interest in aiding the Congo. So to survive, the Soviets need to successful protect him. And after he crushes rebellion, there is a chance he declares himself a marxist. Sort of like Castro, even though both weren't initially.
 
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