The demise of apartheid, the release of Nelson Mandela, and a new constitution leading to a democratic government elevated South Africa’s status during the 1990s.
James Barber is a member of the Centre of International Studies at Cambridge University. He has written widely about international relations and Southern Africa.
“James Barber’s book supplies a more coherent interpretation of
South Africa's policies than the existing scholarship, not least
because of its helpful exploitation of international relations
theory…. In general this is a compelling and persuasive analysis of
modern South African foreign policy. Ostensibly limiting itself to
Mandela's world, Barber's analysis supplies useful insights into
the policies pursued by his successor.”
*African Affairs*
“In this meticulously crafted book, James Barber adds a rich vein
to the analytical coalface of South Africa's transitional
dynamics…. The canvas Barber has chosen is indeed a large one but
he fills it with punctilious detail such that this book represents
one of the most complete pictures of the subject matter. This is a
very satisfying work: it is well written, cogently argued, neatly
structured and thematically coherent…. It should be of abiding
interest to students of South African politics and international
affairs.”
*South African Historical Journal*
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