Abstract
Post-apartheid South Africa pursued a pro-multilateral stance in world - regarding multilateral institutions as crucial instruments for reinforcing its new-found image as a champion for southern African and African causes. Challenging the hegemony and dominance of western powers in particular, powerful countries in general, was at the heart of South Africa's multilateral strategies. Central to all multilateral engagements was respect for international law and the centrality of the United Nations (UN), stressing the promotion of human rights, debt relief, peace and stability, an equitable global trading system and sustainable development. Also of priority was reform of the UN and institutions of global governance, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 43-57 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Austral: Brazilian Journal of Strategy and International Relations |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Keywords
- Multilateralism
- Post-apartheid
- South Africa
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Political Science and International Relations
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