Refocusing South Africa's economic diplomacy: The 'African agenda' and emerging powers

South African Journal of International Affairs

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 13-28

  Qobo, Mzukisi ^a  

^a South African Institute of International Affairs   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Africa; Corporate strategy; Economic diplomacy; Foreign policy; Government business relations; South Africa

Indexed keywords

EID: 79956249673     PISSN: 10220461     EISSN: 19380275     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10220461003763833     Document Type: Article

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