The Reality Behind the Rhetoric: The US, South Africa and Africa

This document provides introductory quotes from Strobe Talbott, Deputy US Secretary of State, and President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, framing the diplomatic and economic relationship between the United States and South Africa within the context of an 'African Renaissance'. It notes that the publication originated from a May 2000 conference co-hosted by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), the University of the Witwatersrand, and the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

• Deputy US Secretary of State Strobe Talbott expressed US support for the 'African Renaissance' and a commitment to helping the continent overcome its most destructive challenges.
• President Thabo Mbeki highlighted the close working relationship and growing economic links between South Africa and the United States, expressing hope that interaction with American society would further consolidate these ties.

APA

South African Institute of International Affairs (2000). The Reality Behind the Rhetoric: The US, South Africa and Africa. https://saiia.org.za/research/the-reality-behind-the-rhetoric-the-us-south-africa-and-africa/

Chicago

South African Institute of International Affairs. The Reality Behind the Rhetoric: The US, South Africa and Africa. 2000. https://saiia.org.za/research/the-reality-behind-the-rhetoric-the-us-south-africa-and-africa/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{southafricaninstituteofinternationalaffairs2000reality, author = {{South African Institute of International Affairs}}, title = {{The Reality Behind the Rhetoric: The US, South Africa and Africa}}, institution = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, year = {2000}, month = nov, url = {https://saiia.org.za/research/the-reality-behind-the-rhetoric-the-us-south-africa-and-africa/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }