International+politics+and+Relations+with+Other+Countries


 * Contributed by: Maisie M.**

http://www.palsolidarity.org/main/wp-content/freedomsummer.jpg Apartheid had a great effect on South African affairs with other countries. As one may expect, South Africa fell from favor on an international level because of the racial seperation. Without a state of equality, the country was considered a bit uncivilized. As WWII was over, ideas of equality were greatly on the rise. Many countries tryed to help convert South Africa to these ideals. Western nations had considered South Africa a friend during the Cold War. Also, England and America had economical concerns in South Africa.

However, though these countries had such concerns, South Africa was isolated on a global scale. Their goods were boycotted; also there were cultural and sporting boycotts too. Some artists were not allowed to present their works in South Africa.

The South African Border War had ensued after the isolation had begun which consisted of guerilla attacks from neighboring countries. Apartheid was of great signifigance on the globe. 

1([|http://www-stage.foreignaffairs.org/19931201faessay5221/nelson-mandela/south-africa-s-future-foreign-policy.html)]

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