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Leo Brent Bozell III arrives in South Africa at a moment of deep strain between Washington and Pretoria, with tensions rooted in United States accusations about minority persecution, criticism of Pretoria’s ties to Russia and China, and the introduction of steep tariffs on South African exports. His mandate includes pressuring Pretoria to withdraw its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, advancing a controversial refugee program for white South Africans, and challenging what Washington views as South Africa’s growing alignment with global competitors.

For South Africans, the diplomatic fallout influences trade, investment confidence, and the country’s international standing. For Americans, it raises concerns about the future of United States influence in a region where China and Russia continue to expand their presence. Bozell’s tenure becomes a test of whether the two countries can manage their differences without allowing them to harden into lasting estrangement

0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:45 BACKGROUND
2:10 A STRAINED RELATIONSHIP
4:00 THE AMBASSADOR WITH A PAST
5:45 A MANDATE THAT GUARANTEES CONFLICT
7:20 A DIPLOMATIC ARENA FILLED WITH LANDMINES
8:47 THE HUMAN AND POLITICAL STAKES