perccptionso and d.efence r0ay apply only to a linited extent in e situation l^there the mil_itary and defence policy of that country is ained. chiefly at naintaining by any necessary neans tLie donination of the white ninority. In fact, the greatest threat to peace in the region stens fron a racist r6gine's denial of basic rights to .[he overwhelming rnajority of the population and its r^rillingness to use strong repressive means, both inteInally and externally, to pleserve its intexests and privi.].eges. qq rr +ha fnr'rn,.,i-o .4issussion of the South African Governmentr s military and)J. tu ulq fufrvwfrrE) ur political postuxe these fund.annental circustances must be clearly borne in nind. The defence poticy of the Republic of South Africa is one of uphol'ding the apartheid- system by military means. However, the views and actions of the South A|iiian Go.t.rnnent with regard to its security situation obviously also must be discussed, and treated as reality, whether drawing on official South African statements or on what night be perceived to be the actual policy behind the official attitude. \6 A cionificant r e4-ssessment and shifb of South Africa's nilitary ald political posture occurred in the nid. to late 19?os. The more outllaTd policy of attenpting io gain the co-operation of rnore conservative African States that characterized the early 19?Os gave way to a strategy of "Fortress southern Africa"' !!/ Bi+/ white Paper on Defence. 197? (Pretoria: Governnent Printer' 1977)' It Robext S, Jaster, South AIYicar s,I'larrowing Secrdritl' opligns,.Adelphi pauers Nunber One Hundred ana I'ifty-wine (London: Internationaf Institute for St"rateeic Stud.ies, 19BO)" p!. 2?-30; Kenneth A. Adelman, "The Strategy of' Defia.nce: South Africa", Comparative- !!IC!g€L 1, Nos. 3. and 2 (1978); and "South AfricaDU(.rUII dl IIUd . vuulJ@I@urvE vurouv€rJ ----------------Te1ls Its Terms ior Peace", {ew York Ti.nes, }5 May 1979.^/35/\o2Enelish Annex Page 27
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a critical analysis of the military and defense policies of the South African government, with a focus on its role in maintaining apartheid and its impact on the region. The text references various sources, including official statements and academic papers, to support its argument. Given the content and focus of the text, it is likely that the category will be related to international relations, security, or politics.

**Category**
Politics, International Relations