African renaissance
Subtitle: South Africa's foreign policy and the quest for African development
By: Guy Elessa ; preface from Jean-Emmanuel Pondi
Publisher: Harmattan
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Paris
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9782343052458
Subjects: Pan-Africanism; Foreign relations; Economic conditions; Social conditions
Description: "This book introduces the reader to the concept of African Renaissance. The major focus, however, is the relation that exists between South African Foreign Policy and the concept of African Renaissance. The book looks at African Renaissance as a major tool, used to strengthen South Africa's position as a major power in the continent; notably in the creation of the AU, NEPAD, and its implications in the resolution of conflicts in Africa. In part Two, South Africa is seen at the service of the African Renaissance. The aggressive nature of its economic policies and the establishment of semi-monopolies in Southern Africa are asserted. Despite these glorious achievements, South Africa seems to be an African paradox. The scourge of the HIV/AIDS, high criminality rate, serious unemployment and the relics of the Apartheid system are still hunting the smooth development and expression of the country abroad. The country also faces stiff competition for leadership in Africa. Nonetheless, Nelson Mandela stands as an icon for maintaining social peace in South Africa. The book is however skeptical about his passing unto glory. To sum up, this book offers a smooth and easy reading, with challenging questions. Born in March 1982 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, ELESSA Guy holds a Master in Public Management from the University of Potsdam, (Germany) and also a Master degree in International Relations (Diplomacy). He is a Diplomat and founder of African Renaissance in the Making (ARITMA). In his multiple travels abroad, he was made Ambassador of Good Will of the State of Arkansas (USA). He is presently the Attaché to the Minister of External Relations."--P. [4] of cover.
Notes: "Harmattan Cameroun"--P. [1] of cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-238).
Table of contents: title: Pt. 1.; title: The african renaissance serving the purpose of south africa's national interests -- -- 1.; title: South Africa's geopolitical standing in the african renaissance debate --; title: South Africa's Geopolitics and Discourse on Socio-Political and Institutional Values --; title: The Geopolitical stature of South Africa --; title: South Africa's Multicultural Diversity --; title: South Africa: Land and resources --; title: Natural regions --; title: Rivers and Lakes --; title: The Socio-Political Debates --; title: The Political Arguments --; title: The African Renaissance: For Mbeki's recognition and Legitimacy --; title: South Africa's Political Vision of the African Renaissance --; title: Thé SocialArguments (Debates) --; title: The Pan-Africanist Perspective --; title: The Culturalist Perspective --; title: African Renaissance and South Africa's Institutional Evolvement in Formulation and Development of Foreign Policy ---- Pt. 1.; title: The Impact of the African Renaissance in the Functioning, Development and Stnicturing of the Internai Institutions of South Africa --; title: The President and Deputy President --; title: The Departmentiif International Relations and Cooperation (DIRC) --; title: Parliament --; title: The Department Of Trade and Industry (DTI) --; title: The Department Of Defence (DoD) --; title: Other Departments -- -- Pt. 2.; title: Other important sectors involved in the Making of Foreign Policy in South Africa --; title: Civil Society --; title: The Intelligence committee. -- -- Pt. 2.; title: Speech on Economic and Strategic Values --; title: Debate on South Africa's Economic Potentials --; title: Business Environment --; title: The Automotive Industry --; title: Minerais and Raw Materials --; title: Other Important Economic Sectors in the country --; title: Infrastructure --; title: Tourism --; title: The South African Agriculture and the Wine Industry --; title: The Debate on Strategic Norms and Values --; title: The Total National Strategy (TNS): The Militarization of the South Africa Society --; title: South Africa Militarv Potentials: The Control Post of Africa and the Cape --; title: South Africa's Strategic Position on the continent --; title: South Africa's Military -- -- 2.; title: African- renaissance as implemented in the south african foreign policy --; title: African Renaissance in the Diplomatic Policy of South Africa. --; title: African Renaissance and South Africa's African Diplomacy --; title: South Africa in the Southern African Region --; title: The nature of South Africa's bilateral relations in the Sub-region --; title: South Africa and sub-regional groupings in Africa --; title: South Africa' relations with other sub-regions on the continent --; title: South Africa's relations with East Africa --; title: South Africa's relations with Central and West Africa --; title: North Africa and relations with S.A. --; title: South Africa's Diplomatie aspirations: An African representative on the world stage --; title: South Africa : "The mouthpiece of the African continent" --; title: South Africa's Role or move in the African integration movement --; title: South Africa's Diplomatie Ties outside the African continent --; title: South Africa's Relations with Europe --; title: South Africa and Eastern Europe --; title: S.A. and Central Europe --; title: South Africa and Western Europe --; title: South African relations with the United Kingdom, Ireland and Benelux --; title: South African relations with the Americas --; title: Latin America and the Caribbean --; title: South African relations with USA and CANADA; title: South African relations with Asia, the Middle East and Oceania --; title: South Africa and South East Asia --; title: South African relations with South Asia --; title: South African relations with Australia and the pacifie Islands --; title: South Africa and relations with East Asia --; title: South Africa and Central Asia --; title: South Africa and the Middle East --; title: African Renaissance in the Economic Revival and Strategic Diplomacy of South Africa --; title: The Economic Diplomacy of South Africa --; title: The Restructuring and Reconstruction of the South African Economy --; title: The Reconstitution and Development Programme (RD.P) --; title: Growth Employment and Redistribution (GEAR) Plan --; title: The Black Economic Empowerrnent (BEE) Plan --; title: South African Economic Investments in the African Continent --; title: a- South Africa's Foreign Direct Investments into Africa --; title: Investments in Telecommunications --; title: Investment in Transport --; title: South Africa's Military Diplomacy --; title: South Africa: The diplomacy oÎWMD and the keeping of a nuclear defence industry --; title: South Africa's NPT diplomacy: Acting as a bridge builder in NAM --; title: South African Defence Industry --; title: South Africa's military expenditure (Milex) --; title: What is driving South Africa's Milex? --; title: South Africa's security needs -- -- Pt. 2.; title: South africa serving the purposeof the african renaissance -- -- 3.; title: South africa's claim of leadership in the continent --; title: Why South Africa could play a hegemonic role on the African continent --; title: South Africa's Contribution in building continental integration --; title: Operationalisation of the African Union and its achievements thus far --; title: The African Union, Progress of Transformation and Implementation --; title: South Africa: The Need for a Shift from a Pivotal to a Hegemonic State --; title: South Africa's Pivotal Role --; title: The Schizophrenic (Pragmatic) character of South Africa's foreign policy --; title: South Africa's Assertive Leadership --; title: South Africa, NEPAD and African Development --; title: NEPAD serving the purpose of South Africa --; title: The Call on the competitiveness of African Economies --; title: South Africa: The major beneficiary of the NEPAD programme --; title: NEPAD: the journey so far --; title: The African Peer Review Mechanism --; title: Some Significant Achievements of NEPAD --; title: The Implementation of NEPAD Programmes: How far ? --; title: In Health --; title: In Education --; title: In ICT --; title: In Science and Technology --; title: In Environment -- -- 4.; title: South Africa : the paradox of the african renaissance --; title: South Africa's internai difficulties : The need for a South African Renaissance --; title: Post-Apartheid South Africa: a replicate of the former apartheid system --; title: South Africa: a three class Society with alarming inequalities --; title: The Middle Class (bourgeoisie) --; title: The Workers Clans (Poor Lower Class) --; title: The Lumpenproletariat (Underclass) --; title: The issue of unemployment in South Africa --; title: Insecurity in South Africa: A Problem of status ? --; title: Status Insecurity --; title: Other Components of South Africa's Source of Insecurity --; title: A new brand of opposition in South Africa: the activities of social movements --; title: Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) --; title: The Soweto Electricity Crisis Committee (SECC) --; title: The Western Cape Anti-Eviction Campaign (AEC) --; title: Opposition-to south african leadership in africa; title: South Africa's threats in the continent --; title: The Sub regional Perception of other South African power : An attitude of contestation --; title: South Africa's economic hegemony in the continent --; title: The advent of a counter hegemony: A Contested African Unipolarity. --; title: Zimbabwe and Angola: two Southern Africa power mongers --; title: Zimbabwe --; title: Angola --; title: Nigeria and Libya: Two potential Regional leaders amongst others --; title: The Nigerian potentials for African leadership --; title: Libya's Quest for continente leadership.