In this first episode of SAIIA’s World in Flux series, we unpack South Africa’s evolution as a middle power, its active non-alignment strategy, and the challenges of navigating a multipolar global order.
Key Takeaways:
- South Africa’s transformation from apartheid isolation to middle power diplomacy
- The meaning of active non-alignment vs. Cold War neutrality
- The challenges of balancing competing great powers
- Strategic opportunities in BRICS, AfCFTA, and the Just Energy Transition
- Why South Africa’s foreign policy matters for Africa and the Global South
