A discussion of American interests in South Africa during the years of Apartheid, through three different presidential terms of office and looking at different aims and ideals of American foreign policy.

American ideals, apartheid and United States foreign policy
United States interests in South Africa
the United States and South Africa until 1969 - an overview
the Nixon administration and the policy of communication
promoting controlled change - priority of the Ford administration
huamn rights and enlightened capitalism - agenda of the Carter administration
conclusion.