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Geopolitics

Reimagining SA-US relations in the aftermath of the Oval Office spectacle
Columns
/ 8 June 2025

Reimagining SA-US relations in the aftermath of the Oval Office spectacle

South Africa needs a diverse group of allies and partners in a world undergoing seismic geopolitical changes

By Letitia Jentel
G20: Inclusive leadership needed for African growth and development
Thought Leader
/ 9 April 2025

G20: Inclusive leadership needed for African growth and development

As tension over trade tariffs and territorial disputes increases around the world, representing African interests on the global stage is more important than ever.

By Kosheek Sewchurran & Solange Rosa
Geopolitical shifts are affecting higher education on the continent
Thought Leader
/ 2 April 2025

Geopolitical shifts are affecting higher education on the continent

Universities in Africa need to secure funding for students and build new research collaborations while not excluding our US partners

By Ylva Rodny-Gumede
Narcissist – the fallen angel
Thought Leader
/ 26 March 2025

Narcissist – the fallen angel

Making America Great Again is the personification of narcissistic censure to maintain dominance. We need to build solidarity and safety in the face of geno/ecocides, hate and state repression

By Nadira Omarjee
Reserve Bank holds interest rate at 7.5%
Business
/ 20 March 2025

Reserve Bank holds interest rate at 7.5%

The monetary policy committee said it remains vigilant amid risks to inflation outlook on the global and domestic front

By Aarti Bhana
The Great Reset could be hiding in plain sight
Thought Leader
/ 27 February 2025

The Great Reset could be hiding in plain sight

The death of the Cold War and the waning influence of the US and Russian might shift geopolitics in a way that Africa could benefit from

By Philip Machanick
Remember Trump, foreign aid is not free assistance
Thought Leader
/ 22 February 2025

Remember Trump, foreign aid is not free assistance

Aid, regardless of whether it’s for infrastructure, health and humanitarian, goes beyond simply donating money. It is a proven strategy in geopolitics

By Robert Kigongo
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent snubs G20 meeting in South Africa
Politics
/ 20 February 2025

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent snubs G20 meeting in South Africa

His move follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s decision to also skip a foreign ministers’ summit in the country

By Mandisa Nyathi
Trump’s return to power sparks uncertainty over US climate commitments
The Green Guardian
/ 14 November 2024

Trump’s return to power sparks uncertainty over US climate commitments

South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target

By Mandisa Nyathi
How do geopolitical manoeuvres shape your trading and marketing moves?
Partner Content
/ 4 April 2024

How do geopolitical manoeuvres shape your trading and marketing moves?

Market participants must stay abreast of geopolitical developments such as conflicts when making trading decisions

By Partner Content
God edition: Hindu nationalism clangs temple bells
Thought Leader
/ 31 March 2024

God edition: Hindu nationalism clangs temple bells

We should question the politics using the Hindu religion and
we must reject it if it is wrong

By Aarti Bhana
Transformation of South Africa’s foreign policy through Brics – why Putin tips the scales
Opinion
/ 6 July 2023

Transformation of South Africa’s foreign policy through Brics – why Putin tips the scales

With geopolitical tensions rising, whether the Russian president himself finally decides to stay at home or not, all eyes will be on Ramaphosa in the coming weeks

By Lisa Thompson
Geopolitics behind US weapons claim
Opinion
/ 19 May 2023

Geopolitics behind US weapons claim

US ambassador Reuben Brigety’s startling claims were part of America’s bid to bully South Africa into toeing the line, inflicting economic damage

By Philip Dexter
Strategic autonomy is gaining momentum in Europe
Opinion
/ 17 April 2023

Strategic autonomy is gaining momentum in Europe

The US is attempting to bring the EU into its orbit but the ‘us versus them’ mentality is gradually losing steam

By Imran Khalid
Cold War 2.0 | Where can South Africa stand other than on its non-aligned perch?
Editorial
/ 24 February 2023

Cold War 2.0 | Where can South Africa stand other than on its non-aligned perch?

As a country, our struggling economy is hitched to both the prospects of the East and the West. Being frozen out by any of them, would be punishing for all

By Editorial
Imagination and pragmatism are needed to navigate a world in shock
Opinion
/ 23 September 2022

Imagination and pragmatism are needed to navigate a world in shock

We are facing at least eight systemic challenges at the same time. Here are three things that could pull us back from the brink

By Bertrand Badre and Yves Tiberghien
Brace yourselves for a new Cold War
Africa
/ 4 February 2022

Brace yourselves for a new Cold War

Africa is again becoming the stage for the proxy wars of foreign powers

By Solomon A Dersso
Africa’s digital transformation risks becoming trapped in geopolitical competition
Africa
/ 8 February 2021

Africa’s digital transformation risks becoming trapped in geopolitical competition

As China and the West battle it out for control of Africa’s physical and virtual digital infrastructure, the continent needs to assert its own voice

By Faten Aggad
India and China border conflict intensifies
World
/ 10 July 2020

India and China border conflict intensifies

A frontier dispute between the two Asian giants turned deadly for the first time in 45 years. Observers argue the skirmish was exacerbated by Delhi’s annexation of Kashmir and Ladakh

By Haris Zargar
Strategic trends in Africa in 2019
Africa
/ 6 December 2019

Strategic trends in Africa in 2019

Economic growth is on the up, but so is debt; foreign powers are circling and democracy is retreating, but people power continues

By Faith Mabera
ANC anticipates threat of the global North
Article
/ 4 July 2017

ANC anticipates threat of the global North

"During its presentation on strategy and tactics on the fourth day of the conference, the ANC noted the shift in geopolitical relations"

By Dineo Bendile
​The Donalds are everywhere, spelling disaster
Article
/ 12 December 2016

​The Donalds are everywhere, spelling disaster

Nationalism built on chauvinism enables elites to incite social hostility and acquire ‘gangster’ capital.

By Richard Pithouse

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