Introduction.

The article focuses on Nikita Khrushchev's role in fostering relationships between the Soviet Union and the Global South during the Cold War. It explores Khrushchev's memoirs, his views on economic interactions with the Global South, and debates regarding whether these engagements were primarily political or economically motivated. The discussion delves into the dichotomy between aid and trade, and challenging conventional perspectives on Cold War dynamics and globalizations.