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ID117507
Title ProperForeign policy in transition
Other Title Informationthe ANC's search for a foreign policy direction during South Africa's transition, 1990-1994
LanguageENG
AuthorGraham, Matthew
Publication2012.
Summary / Abstract (Note)At the beginning of the transition from apartheid to democracy, the African National Congress (ANC) was unprepared for foreign policy discussion, a lack of readiness magnified by the collapse of international Communism and the Cold War ideology. President De Klerk and the National Party controlled foreign policy in the early years of the transition and began the process of reintegration with the international community, The ANC initially struggled to adapt to the new international situation, whereas De Klerk was successful in wooing the international community. In the later stages of transition, the ANC developed a greater sense of direction and substance in foreign relations, although there were differences of opinion among and between the leadership and the rank and file. Already in 1994 there was evidence of tension between idealism and pragmatism. Post-apartheid foreign policy under Mandela was riddled with inconsistencies, which stemmed from the events of South Africa's transition
`In' analytical NoteRound Table Vol. 101, No.422; Oct 2012: p.405-423
Journal SourceRound Table Vol. 101, No.422; Oct 2012: p.405-423
Key WordsSouth Africa ;  African National Congress ;  Transition ;  Apartheid ;  Human Rights ;  Sanctions ;  International Relations ;  F W De Klerk ;  Nelson Mandela ;  Oliver Tambo ;  National Party ;  Cold War


 
 
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