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To examine the military relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe, focusing on policies since 2000.

July 3, 2026Open Access

Praetorian solidarity: the state of military relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe

Puntos clave

To examine the military relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe, focusing on policies since 2000.
Analysis of historical and contemporary military policies and relations
Review of diplomatic strategies under Thabo Mbeki's leadership
Contextual evaluation of the impact of Zimbabwe's political crises on military interactions
Identified gaps in attention given to military dynamics in policy discussions
Highlighted the role of quiet diplomacy in shaping military relations
Outlined the evolution of military interactions since the year 2000

Resumen

The other State of the Nation volumes illuminated aspects of South Africa's policy towards Zimbabwe since the onset of the current crisis in 2000. But the military aspects of South Africa's policy towards Zimbabwe have received little attention. This chapter explores the past, present and future of military relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe within the context of former president Thabo Mbeki's policy of quiet diplomacy.

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