South Africa's Foreign Policy Since 1994

This book is a long-term historical discussion of South Africa's foreign policy before and after 1994, and contributes an important argument to the debates surrounding South Africa's foreign policy both within and outside of the country. South Africa has played a pivotal role, both in Africa and globally. South Africa's image was that of a pariah state until 1994, when apartheid was ended and the country emerged as an important regional power in Africa. South Africa has since been portrayed as an important player in global governance architecture and reforming the international order. The book traces South Africa's foreign policy since 1994, and examines its role in the global political arena.

Dr Hlengiwe Phetha is a political scientist with a keen interest in international relations, youth development, gender-based corruption and ICT. She has extensively researched peace, peacekeeping and conflict resolution. She has also undertaken research on South Africa's foreign policy, access to education, employment and unemployment. Currently, she is conducting a study on young women in the work place. She holds a PhD in international relations, a BSc Science (Hons), MSc Science in political science, and a BA. She is currently a post-doctoral student at the University of Johannesburg (South Africa), and has been a lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa). She has worked as a research intern at Mzala Nxumalo Centre. She was also a political science intern at the Health Department of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa).