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During the 20th century, the African and Asian continents went through an intense process of decolonization, marked by a series of independence movements that significantly altered world geopolitics. These transformations were not limited to the conquest of political autonomy, but also redefined the economic, social, and cultural relations of these regions with the rest of the world. As historian Eric Hobsbawm states, 'Decolonization was, above all, a process of profound cultural and political transformation, reflecting the complexity of emerging national identities and the challenges of building independent societies.' (Hobsbawm, 1989). Based on this perspective, explain the meaning of decolonization for the construction of emerging national identities in an African or Asian nation of your choice, considering the challenges and opportunities faced in the transition from colonialism to independence. Additionally, discuss how these transformations influenced the geopolitical organization of these continents.

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