| ID | 178240 |
| Title Proper | South Africa’s international relations |
| Other Title Information | a new dawn? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hendricks, Cheryl ; Majozi, Nkululeko |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Over the last 25 years, South Africa’s regional and global stature has been in flux. Although there is continuity in its foreign policy objectives, there have been changes in emphasis and application. These changes, together with shifts in the domestic political and economic landscape, have impacted negatively on South Africa’s international relations. President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his 2018 State of the Nation Address, boldly proclaimed a ‘new dawn’ for South Africa. A key aspect of the intended new dawn is the repositioning of South Africa regionally and globally. This paper examines the shifts and the continuity in South Africa’s foreign policy, and the reasons for its waning global and regional stature. The paper argues that South Africa is once again in a position to be a norm- and agenda-setter, especially in relation to peace and security, but that this will be a lost opportunity if there is a lack of the necessary reflection, visioning and redress needed for transformation. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 56, No.1; Feb 2021: p.64–78 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2021-02 56, 1 |
| Key Words | Human Rights ; South Africa ; Peace and Security ; African Renaissance ; Foreign Policy |