Apartheid South Africa and African States: From Pariah to Middle Power, 1961-1994

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South Africa's contacts with the neighbouring African states during the apartheid years are well documented. But here is a unique study based on hitherto un-explored primary sources behind the apartheid screen exposing extensive contact even with the the countries further north during these years. These relations paved the way for South Africa's emergence as a middle power acceptable to its fellow African states.

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'With its combination of meticulous research, elegant presentation and good readability Pfister's doctoral dissertation recommends itself to a wide readership.'Neue Zurcher Zeitung, 29/30th October 2005. 'The strength of this diplomatic history lies in the wealth of primary sources and interviews that the author creatively brings to life.' - Journal of Modern African Studies 'This book provides the reader with discerning insights into crucial events in South Africa's relations with the rest of the continent.' - Journal of Modern African Studies AFRICAN STUDIES REVIEW 'Roger Pfister offers an interesting analysis of how the white minority regime in Pretoria came to fashion its diplomatic and economic relations with other African states.' -Alan D Cooper

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Roger Pfister undertook his research at Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, and is a freelance researcher and writer on South Africa's international relations.