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Foreign-policy positioning through multilateralism: South Africa in the UNSC
The document evaluates South Africa's engagement with the UN Security Council (UNSC) during its 2011–12 term, focusing on the tension between its stated human rights commitments and its preference for 'quiet diplomacy' and mediation. It highlights the successful promotion of the 'African Agenda' through Resolution 2033, which strengthened ties between the UNSC and the African Union (AU). However, the analysis reveals inconsistencies in voting patterns regarding Libya and Syria, suggesting that South Africa's multiple multilateral affiliations—including BRICS and IBSA—create competing priorities that complicate its foreign-policy execution.
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Document type: Policy brief