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National Security

State security in the presidency — the risks and opportunities
Opinion
/ 4 September 2021

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

By David Africa
What South Africa can learn from the crisis
Opinion
/ 21 July 2021

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

By David Africa
People-centred national security: Pipe dream or existential imperative?
Opinion
/ 10 July 2021

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

By David Africa
Obama’s national security team to meet on Syria
Article
/ 24 August 2013

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.

By Reuters
Canada denies access to Prism but admits to monitoring phone traffic
Article
/ 11 June 2013

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.

By David Ljunggren
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Article
/ 27 February 2009

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 January 2009

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.

By Nic Dawes Author
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Article
/ 5 December 2008

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.

By Staff Reporter

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