Who are South Africa's allies and enemies?
Closest Allies; - Russia - China - Zimbabwe - Namibia - Mozambique - Zambia - Swaziland - Lesotho Friendly with; - USA - UK/ Great Britain - Germany - Netherlands - Malaysia - France - Sweden - All other African countries, not mentioned above - Australia - New Zealand Despise; None publicly announced. Unless the sports arena counts...
Who are South Africa's allies and enemies?
Most of the European countries, UK, USA, China, Russia, Australia and our Nabours to the North excluding Zimbabwe are our Allies.We’ve had a rocky relationship with Zimbabwe in the past, but nothing too serious in recent times. The only real enemy South Africa has is it’s own people.
Did the Cold War affect South Africa? If so, how?
In short South African Apartheid regime survived because it was a key ally of USA in cold war. South Africa used their military to fight communists in Africa. USA used their veto power to shield apartheid regime from any international pressure in UN. USA vetoed following motions for the apartheid regime in SA -1979 Calls for an end to all military and nuclear collaboration with the apartheid South Africa.1979 Strengthens the arms embargo against South Africa.1979 Offers assistance to all the oppressed people of South Africa and their liberation movement.1980 Offers assistance to the oppressed people of South Africa and their national liberation movement.1981 Condemns South Africa for attacks on neighbouring states, condemns apartheid and attempts to strengthen sanctions. 7 resolutions.1981 Condemns an attempted coup by South Africa on the Seychelles.1983 Resolutions about apartheid, nuclear arms, economics, and international law. 15 resolutions.1984 Condemns support of South Africa in its Namibian and other policies.1984 International action to eliminate apartheid.1986 Imposes economic and military sanctions against South Africa. USA supplied the intelligence that led to capture of Mandela. In fact Mandela's name was in CIA terrorist list till 2008. South Africa in return supported anti- communist groups in various civil wars in Africa. This included helping anti communist group UNITA and .fighting Angolan government, SWAPO and their allies Cuba and Soviet union, in Angola and Namibia. Similarly they fought against communist black rebels in now Zimbabwe, thus supporting white minority Rhodesian govt. In 1986 as cold war came to a close, US congress imposed sanctions against South Africa and stated five preconditions for lifting the sanctions, including establishing a timetable for the elimination of apartheid laws and the release of political prisoner Nelson Mandela. The legislation, which banned all new US trade and investment in South Africa, also refused South African Airways flights from landing at US airports. This legislation was seen as a catalyst for similar sanctions in Europe and Japan. Disinvestment that followed the resolution resulted in economic depression in SA. Soon the apartheid SA regime started negotiations with ANC and other African parties. The apartheid, minority white-rule came to an end few years later and majority rule arrived in SA.
Why did the South African Apartheid last so long?
South Africa was established in 1910 as a British Dominion, and the apartheid government that was elected in 1948 mainly just continued and expanded upon earlier laws. South Africa was a valuable ally to the Western powers in both World War I and World War II. South Africa was also very well-integrated into the Western economy throughout its history, trading a great deal with both the United States and Britain. There were many people in the West who, during the Cold War, saw South Africa as a valuable ally against communism and a Western bastion on a continent that was gradually being taken over by regimes who were anti-Western and aligned with the Soviet Union and People's Republic of China. Nevertheless, as the Cold War started to wane in the 1980s, and many people in the West started to view apartheid as cruel and unfair to the black population, pressure mounted for sanctions to be imposed against South Africa.
Who are America's allies in Africa?
The Non-Aligned Movement. 120 nations, independent (sometimes adversaries) who refuse to be drawn into the ‘must be an ally to a superpower’ Venus Flytrap. The superpower they’ve come to recognise most endangers their independence? America. Scanning NAM’s membership answers quickly this question . Nobody.Do these lands have ‘formalised’ relationships with America? Of course they do - just as they do with myriad other lands. The NAM nations’ relationship with the post-WWII superpowers - with America and Russia - is based on mistrust of these two nations based on their bloated self-righteous national egotism - and on their abuse of small struggling nations as proxies in their rivalry. When the USSR went to pieces they waited to see what America would do. When America pinned on a tin star and declared itself ‘The World’s Policeman’ the NAM nations saw it for a ‘dirty cop’ - a shakedown artist.Africa is sea-to sea NAM - as it has been for decades. Its 54 nations are among the 120 NAM states.xAfterthought. Of the 120 NAM states 54 are African. And Africa is also home to a large number of the 70+ states that now look to China for an example of how they can win at capitalist enterprise while not becoming increasingly like the America they feel increasing contempt for.America - Russia are like Coke - Pepsi. NAM nations are seeking an un-cola as a refreshing change - and an escape from those jitters.
Who will win in war between Nigeria and South Affrica taking into considerations external help from allies?
Nigeria. Since not only is South Africa NOT a member of NATO ( Seeing as how it is not in the North Atlantic Ocean , or hemisphere ) , but Nigeria has a larger amount of towed artillery , a larger amount of attack air crafts , a superior in size merchant marines, a larger amount of armed personnel, a superior economy ( 521.8 billion usd vs South Africa's 350.6 ) , and less than 1/7 of South Africa's debt. On top of that , Nigeria has strong economic and military relationships with China, Pakistan, India, Ghana, Chad, The U.K., Brazil, and The U.S.
How do South Africans feel about living in a Communist country?
Had to laugh at Des' answer. The ANC not communist? Oh, please. Practically every member of the ANC elite has received Soviet training and it is no secret that the vast majority of them support communism. How do I feel that my country is falling into ruin? Pretty heartbroken to be honest.
What allies does US have right now?
GermanyJapanFranceItalyCanadaUnited KingdomAustralia United Arab Emirates Kuwait Saudi ArabiaBelgium South KoreaEvery NATO Country