Having been in college during the Divest from South Africa movement of the mid-80’s, I feel very close to the subject. I was fortunate to have met Nelson Mandela twice, and shake his hand. In hindsight, it seems crystal clear how history will judge those that supported and apologized for the Apartheid regime. But this was an interesting interview with a former Reagan official, and I have to admit, it was enlightening. I’m still calling a foul on Reagan for “constructive engagement,” but at least there were smarter folks than him considering what should be official policy. More than I can say for our current government.
