France and South Africa

Towards a new engagement with Africa

Chris ALDEN & Guy MARTIN (editors), 2003, Pretoria, Protea
ISBN: 1-86919-002-5
Protea series of publications on French Social Sciences

The interaction of France and South Africa in Africa has a problematic history. This needs to be reviewed as the two states attempt tp shed the policies of the past and move into a new phase of relations with the continent.

The South African concept of the African Renaissance offers a vision of African renewal. Policy makers, business people, intellectuals and financial aspects will be the catalysts for change. This book addresses the renewal initiated in both Paris and Pretoria: the changed political and economic relations; the realisation of changes; and the impact of these approaches on Africa.

Chris Alden is a lecturer in International Relations at the London School of Economics.

Guy Martin is a visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Government and Foregin Affairs, University of Virginia.