United States relations with South Africa: Why now is a critical time to strengthen them

Abstract

Now, more than ever, the United States needs to strengthen is relationship with the Republic of South Africa (RSA). A renewed focus on the African continent by global powers is putting Africa at the centre of a struggle for influence and resources. The US provides aid for numerous countries throughout Africa, but south Africa undeniably receives the major share with over US$221 million for Aids relief alone in 2006. Yet, diplomatic relations between the US and South Africa to bring peace and prevent the US from collaborating effectively with South Africa to bring peace and security to the African continent. Wotrking through those differences sooner, rather than