Southern Africa

Video

William Kentridge: Five Themes

Speaker: William Kentridge
Introductory Speaker: Glenn Lowry
Presider: Richard N. Haass

Watch William Kentridge, draftsman, filmmaker, and sculptor, discuss his life in South Africa and his recent exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, Five Themes.

This meeting was made possible by the generous support of Bank of America.

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Audio

William Kentridge: Five Themes (Audio)

Speaker: William Kentridge
Introductory Speaker: Glenn Lowry
Presider: Richard N. Haass

Listen to William Kentridge, draftsman, filmmaker, and sculptor, discuss his life in South Africa and his recent exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, Five Themes.

This meeting was made possible by the generous support of Bank of America. 

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Interview

South Africa's Democratic Dilemma

Princeton N. Lyman interviewed by Stephanie Hanson

CFR's Princeton Lyman says deep economic challenges confront South Africa's presumed next president, Jacob Zuma, but there are also opportunities for improved U.S. ties.

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Audio

Zimbabwe in Crisis (Audio)

Speakers: Walter H. Kansteiner III and Tom McDonald
Presider: Reed Kramer

Listen to experts detail Zimbabwe’s current political and economic situation, and prospects for the country’s future in the wake of the Southern African Development Community support for a multibillion-dollar economic recovery plan.

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Video

Zimbabwe in Crisis

Speakers: Walter H. Kansteiner III and Tom McDonald
Presider: Reed Kramer

Watch experts detail Zimbabwe's current political and economic situation, and prospects for the country's future in the wake of the Southern African Development Community support for a multibillion-dollar economic recovery plan.

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Transcript

A Conversation with Jacob Zuma

Speaker: Jacob Zuma
Presider: Princeton N. Lyman

Jacob Zuma, leader of the African National Congress and former deputy president of South Africa discusses South Africa's role in addressing regional challenges and his thoughts about the country's future. After the forced resignation of South African President Thabo Mbeki in September, and the subsequent departure of several cabinet members, it is widely expected that Jacob Zuma will fill South Africa's presidential seat in upcoming elections.

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