In Search of a United States National Security Strategy: Republic of South Africa

Abstract

This research report is an analysis and assessment of the essential characteristics and qualities of U.S. national security policy toward South Africa. The constructive engagement policy strategy of the U.S. does not provide a measurement criteria to determine its impact on apartheid and whether or not policy objectives have been achieved. The extent of current Soviet influence in the southern African region does not warrant the East-West conflict as the dominant factor underlying U.S. policy. U.S. policy has had minimum impact in alleviating regional instability and U.S. economic interests have been adversely affected. The realities of U.S. policy have not significantly advanced the cause of human rights and basic American value concepts. Some U.S. policy modifications are recommended to promote long-term U.S. national interests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202040

Entities

People

  • Edward L White

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Civil Rights
  • Commerce
  • Communism
  • Congress
  • Economic Development
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • International Trade
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Science
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Systems Analysis and Design