Virtual Panel on United States-South Africa Relations: Ambassador Bozell and a Shifting Global Landscape

As South Africa navigates domestic security challenges and an increasingly complex international environment, its evolving relationships with global powers continue to shape ties with the United States. This virtual panel, hosted by the Foreign Policy Research Institute, examines the future of United States-South Africa relations following the arrival of Ambassador Brent Bozell.

Bringing together leading experts on African geopolitics and international relations, the discussion will explore South Africa’s strategic positioning, its partnerships with major global actors, and the implications for United States foreign policy. Moderated by Ambassador Charles Ray, the panel features scholars and analysts offering insight into one of the most dynamic relationships on the African continent.

The session provides a timely opportunity to better understand how shifting alliances, regional dynamics, and global competition are influencing diplomacy between Washington and Pretoria.