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Title:The Frontline States' Search for Security
Author:Campbell, Kurt M.ISNI
Year:1986
Periodical:South Africa International
Volume:17
Issue:1
Period:July
Pages:1-8
Language:English
Geographic term:Southern Africa
Subjects:regional security
defence
Politics and Government
Inter-African Relations
international relations
Economics and Trade
Abstract:After an introduction which shows clearly the seriousness of South Africa's threat to the stability of the Frontline States, this article deals with the options available to the Frontline leaders in their search for security. The various southern African states have practised a number of strategies designed either to deter South African actions or to combat ongoing destabilization. These efforts can be roughly grouped into five categories, principally: Pan-African military associations; foreign military assistance; close economic and political relations with the West; nonagression pacts with South Africa; and ad hoc regional (bilateral) security agreements. The degree of effectiveness of each of these measures is looked at in turn, following a brief review of South Africa's available forms of military and economic power to bring to bear on the region. Bibliogr.
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