Now there is another theory that I heard floated, and that was it was all Kabuki Theater, with Tito made to look to be independent from Moscow, so as to gain favor with the “non-aligned” world, remember he was a Comintern agent from way back.
I believe Tito’s funeral still holds the records for the most Heads of State who attended.
That seems a possibility too. Thanks.
As far as funeral, apparently more dignitaries showed only on Mandela funeral.
Even sickly Brezhnev attended! And when he announced his decision, all the heads of Soviet satellites had to show up!