The Change of Power in Zimbabwe: Internal and International Implications
The Change of Power in Zimbabwe: Internal and International Implications

Author(s): Jędrzej Czerep
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Zimbabwe; change of power; new government; Zimbabwe’s international position; foreign policy;
Summary/Abstract: The 15 November 2017 coup that ended Robert Mugabe’s rule in Zimbabwe raised hopes for a political and economic “new opening.” The first personnel decisions by new leader Emmerson Mnangagwa—nominations of military men into key positions—forecast a continuation of the country’s authoritarian course. Despite positive reactions in Africa, the new government will not be able to change the country’s international position.

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