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The foreign policy and diplomatic attributes of a developmental state: South Africa as case study.
- Source :
- South African Journal of International Affairs; Dec2015, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p479-495, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- With South Africa having declared itself a developmental state, this paper posits that if a developmental state is one that drives development, then the foreign policy of such a state should pursue development as one of its most important goals. Similarly the diplomatic corps of such a state should prioritise economic, commercial, para- and public diplomacy as drivers of diplomacy. In answering the question, ‘What should be the foreign policy and diplomatic attributes of a developmental state?’, the authors, through an exploratory approach, seek to analyse how well the state has fared in achieving this objective. To be a successful developmental state, a strategic capacity should exist and a clear strategic conception of the state's national interest should be formulated. Old paradigms about the role and functions of the diplomatic corps are challenged and a meritocratic diplomatic corps is strongly advocated to support the state's declared developmental goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ECONOMIC development
DIPLOMACY
INDUSTRIAL policy
INTERNATIONAL relations
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10220461
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- South African Journal of International Affairs
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 112640635
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10220461.2015.1124805