Abstract: “This paper chronicles the evolvement of Botswana’s foreign policy (FP) by reflecting Botswana’s attempts to change aspects of the international status quo that it dislikes and to maintain those of which it approves, in this age of global integration. It finally illuminates the trade-offs Botswana's top decision-makers face in determining the appropriate policies to maximize utility, given its goals. The subject matter is discussed through an analysis of Botswana's international interaction; evaluating, how they have maximized the benefits of multilateral international cooperation beyond Botswana’s and African borders.”

Keywords: Botswana, foreign policy, Africa, democracy, FP