Xi Jinping’s radioactive friend
/ 4 October 2022

Xi Jinping’s radioactive friend

Instead of weakening the United States and bolstering China’s geopolitical standing, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has accomplished the exact opposite. As China’s president prepares for an unprecedented third term, the growing desperation of Vladimir Putin should serve as a cautionary tale

Ramaphosa condemns war, but not Russia specifically
/ 17 March 2022

Ramaphosa condemns war, but not Russia specifically

President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday the war in Ukraine could have been avoided if Nato had heeded caution not to expand eastwards, as he reiterated that South Africa was ready to mediate. Replying to a question in parliament, Ramaphosa suggested that it was partly South Africa’s historical perspective on the alliance’s expansion and partly […]