I'll ask again. What is stopping these countries today?
Handwavy, vague "post-colonial" whatever isn't a reason, it's an excuse.
Handwavy, vague "post-colonial" whatever isn't a reason, it's an excuse.
Plus, if there’s a popular revolt, they are usually motivated by religious, ethnic or ideological factors. Status quo is the interest of the big powers. That tends to bring direct or advisory intervention by western military forces.
I’d suggest spending a few minutes googling, you’ll learn alot.