South Africa´s Foreign Policy - with Prof. Dr. Scarlett Cornelissen

With the phrase “From Pariah to Paragon,” South Africa’s foreign
policy transformation is often described as a journey from
isolation to active global engagement. Since the end of
apartheid, the country has emphasized the promotion of human
rights, multilateralism, pan-Africanism, and fostering good
relations with both the global North and South. However, as the
international order continues to evolve, so has South Africa’s
approach to foreign policy.


In this episode, we unpack the dynamic interplay between South
Africa’s foreign policy priorities and the challenges of a
shifting global landscape with Prof. Dr. Scarlett Cornelissen, a
leading expert in South African foreign policy. Prof.
Cornelissen’s is a highly accomplished scholar with a PhD from
the University of Glasgow and degrees from several universities
in South Africa. She has held prestigious fellowships, including
the aFellowship at Harvard's Radcliffe Institute. Her research
has also been supported by institutions in Japan, such as Kyoto
University, and the Institute of Developing Economies. As a
co-editor of the Review of International Studies and Geopolitics,
Dr. Scarlett also contributes to the editorial boards of leading
journals.



Related sources (last accessed November 2024)

South African Department of International Relations &
Cooperation (DIRCO)
https://dirco.gov.za/strategic-overview/

South Africa´s International Relations
https://www.gov.za/about-sa/international-relations


 
Current Presidency asserts responsibility and stance on South
Africa’s foreign policy
https://dirco.gov.za/presidency-asserts-responsibility-and-stance-on-south-africas-foreign-policy/


Media Statement of Memorial to the International Court of Justice
(ICJ)
https://dirco.gov.za/south-africa-delivers-evidence-of-israel-genocide-to-icj/