Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/335025 
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Year of Publication: 
2026
Series/Report no.: 
Ordnungspolitische Diskurse No. 2026-1
Publisher: 
OrdnungsPolitisches Portal (OPO), Erfurt
Abstract: 
The evolving geopolitical landscape has placed South Africa at a crossroads, torn between its historical ties to the West and its growing relationships with BRICS+ nations, particularly China and Russia. The country's recent political shift, marked by the African National Congress (ANC) losing its parliamentary majority, has intensified debates over its international alignment. As a "Global Swing State," South Africa must navigate a complex global order by balancing cooperation with both power blocs-mainly Europe and China-while maintaining independence. A pragmatic foreign policy-one that prioritises economic development, democratic stability, and institutional reform- will be crucial in positioning South Africa as a bridge between the Global South and the West.
Subjects: 
Geopolitics
Swing States
South Africa
Europe
Russia
China
JEL: 
F50
O55
P45
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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