Jonas Savimbi

Definition

Jonas Savimbi was an Angolan political leader who founded and led UNITA until his death in 2002. He was a key figure during the Angolan Civil War.

Analogy

Imagine Jonas Savimbi as a head coach for our football team (UNITA). His strategies, decisions, leadership style greatly affected how his team performed on field i.e., during war times.

Related terms

Guerrilla Warfare: A form of irregular warfare where small groups use military tactics such as ambushes, sabotage etc. This was used by Savimbi's forces during the Angolan Civil War.

Proxy War: A war instigated by a major power that does not itself become involved. The Angolan Civil War, in which Savimbi was a key player, is considered a proxy war of the Cold War era.

Anti-Communism: Opposition to communism. Savimbi and UNITA were supported by anti-communist nations like the United States during the Cold War.