| − | Under strictest secrecy, an emergency plan was developed for the case of a victory of the communist terrorists as of 1977, bypassing the Rhodesian government. This led to the proclamation of the [[Republic of Rhodesia (as of 1980)|second Rhodesian Republic on March 31, 1980, which has existed until today]]. However, due to certain conditions, it has only been part of world politics again since 2020. | + | Under strictest secrecy, an emergency plan was developed for the case of a victory of the communist terrorists as of 1977, bypassing the Rhodesian government which was considered not tough enough by some influential groups. This led to the proclamation of the [[Republic of Rhodesia (as of 1980)|second Rhodesian Republic on March 31, 1980, which has existed until today]]. However, due to certain conditions, it has only been part of world politics again since 2020. |