Discuss factors of zambian foreign policy?

Since Independence Zambia's main foreign policy issue has been the political instability of most of its neighbours.

South Africa is less of a problem since it used to be, now that democracy has replaced the former white rule - but the political stability of Zimbabwe has deteriorated.

The Congo has turned into a nightmare.

Mozambique and Angola no longer have major civil wars - but regeneration is very slow to take hold in either country.

Zambia can feed itself - just about - and its copper is now much more valuable than it has been at any time since the 1960's. But it desperately needs exports - and the foreign exchange they bring - if it is ever to develop industrially.

A full answer to such a question would be a major essay - or a series of books: but these are some starting points for you.