'Botswana needs no codified foreign policy'

Mokhawa
Mokhawa

A University of Botswana (UB) lecturer, Gladys Mokhawa has argued that Botswana does not need a codified foreign policy, stating that the status quo is serving the country well.

Speaking during a panel discussion at the UB last Thursday, Mokhawa who teaches International Relations stated that Botswana’s outbursts on international issues has been strategic and worked well to position the country in the international arena.

“Foreign policy is not necessarily built on something, but practical examples of what is taking place at the time. States act in pragmatic manner, long or short-term, ethical or diplomatic issues at their interests,” she argued.

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