The Future Geo-Strategic Implications of the HIV/AIDS Crisis in South Africa

Abstract

South Africa is identified by the United States as an anchor country and a benchmark example of democratic reform and economic success. However while serving as an example for regional countries on progressive success towards economic political and democratic reform South Africa is struggling with a significant underlying problem that if not resolved could result in the country becoming a failed state: the HIV/AlDS epidemic. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate United States policy and interests towards South Africa and determine its relevance in preventing the regionally destabilizing humanitarian crisis threatened by the pervasive effects of the HIV/AlDS epidemic on the country. This paper additionally examines the costs risks and future geo-strategic implications of the HIV/AlDS crisis on South Africa if adequate resources are not programmed and initiatives are not implemented to immediately resolve the crisis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 19, 2004
Accession Number
ADA423930

Entities

People

  • Lucy D. Miller

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
  • Africa
  • Commerce
  • Continents
  • Demography
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Hiv Infections
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Social Welfare
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

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  • Economics
  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.