National Security
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Dangerous game of parallel diplomacy
South Africa faces systemic weaknesses when non-state actors engage in parallel diplomacy, undermining official foreign policy and risking national security and global influence.…
State security in the presidency — the risks and opportunities
The need to protect the autonomy of the State Security Agency from political interference is even more critical now that it falls under the presidency
What South Africa can learn from the crisis
The national security apparatus needs an overhaul, but this is the moment to be deliberate yet bold, instead of rash and instinctive
People-centred national security: Pipe dream or existential imperative?
A national security strategy can only be effective if it can build its core elements around the resilience of the people
Obama’s national security team to meet on Syria
Barack Obama’s security advisers will convene this weekend to discuss options, including possible military action, against the Syrian government.
Canada denies access to Prism but admits to monitoring phone traffic
Canada has denied access to a US spy programme but officials say the nation’s intelligence agency is monitoring foreign phone and internet traffic.
Obama directive expands national security
A soon-to-be-released presidential directive reflects an effort by the White House to be better prepared to meet 21st-century threats.
Tragedy and farce
Bizarrely, ruling party MPs repeatedly suggested that, had Pikoli indulged in a little communist self-criticism, he might have kept his job.
India admits to security ‘lapses’ before Mumbai attacks
India’s new interior minister admitted on Friday that there had been intelligence and security lapses ahead of last week’s attacks on Mumbai.