Why did the world let India annex Goa? (Short Animated Documentary)

Summary by Krater

This video explains the historical context, execution, and international fallout of India's 1961 invasion and annexation of Goa from Portugal.

From the video

Answers: How did the world react to India's annexation of Goa in 1961?

• Goa annexation
• Indian foreign policy in 1961
• Portuguese colonial empire
• International reactions to the annexation of Goa

What it concludes

• India invaded and annexed the Portuguese overseas territory of Goa in December 1961.
• Portugal refused to hand over Goa because the Portuguese government held no distinction between overseas territories and Portugal itself.
• The Soviet Union congratulated India on making their country whole again, while China's response was mostly non-existent.
• NATO nations condemned the invasion and demanded India withdraw, though Britain was less harsh in its condemnation.
• The new Portuguese government formally acknowledged the loss of Goa in the 1970s after the dictatorship ended.