05/30/2025
Our President, Ambassador (ret.) Reuben Brigety, II recently joined the Council on Foreign Relations podcast, The President’s Inbox, to reflect on the enduring and evolving U.S.–South Africa relationship, and why it remains critical for both countries.
As Brigety noted, South Africa is the continent’s most industrialized economy and a vital voice in the world. From its strategic location to its leadership role in Africa, South Africa continues to matter deeply to U.S. interests: economically, geopolitically, and diplomatically. 🇺🇸 🇿🇦
In the conversation, he emphasized the importance of mutual respect and thoughtful engagement between two sovereign nations. Brigety noted “…the whole point of international affairs [or diplomacy] is to try to pursue your interests as a sovereign country while anticipating what other sovereign actors will do so that you have a better shot of advancing your interests and preferably advancing them together.”
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🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-presidents-inbox/id1172546141?i=1000710174081
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