Prelude to transformation. Pariahs and exiles ; The total onslaught and Botha's reforms ; The people's rising : domestic and international reactions
Negotiations and competition for international support. Negotiations, visions of the future and the economic debate ; Mandela and de Klerk compete for international support ; International support, end of the Soviet Bloc and the negotiated settlement
The new South Africa : seeking an identity. Principles and practice ; Learning the hard way ; Bends in the road : readjustment and renaissance ; Domestic/foreign affairs interlocked : migrations, aids, crime and visitors
South Africa gains an international identity : its international roles. The prodigal returns as a middle power ; The bridge builder and accommodation ; The African power ; The regional giant ; Punching above its weight.
