Multilateralism
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Peace in the ruins: South Africa, the African Union and the end of diplomatic illusion
Wars unfold in full view of the world with little consequence for the powerful and overwhelming punishment for the weak. To describe this order as functional requires a…
Venezuela widens US-SA rift
Cooperation between the two countries however continues across several domains and both governments retain an interest in maintaining functional relations
MAGA set to shape US foreign policy for years to come
This policy did not emerge in a vacuum; it is part of a larger wave of populism reshaping global governance
How Ramaphosa Trump-ed his US counterpart: A global communication masterclass
The G20 Summit was a moment that announced to the world that the Global South is ready not only to contribute to global discourse but to shape it
Brics leaders call for cooperation in protectionist global environment
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the uncertainty of the new trading regime had already harmed the country’s economy
G20’s youth forum split over wording and accountability structure
For the first time in 14 years, the G20 youth engagement group (Y20) closed its summit last week without issuing a communiqué — the set of recommendations that usually feeds into…
G20 think tanks call for an overhaul of IMF and World Bank financing model
The Think Tank 20 group submitted its policy recommendations to representatives of G20 leaders halfway into South Africa’s presidency
Why the UN Pact of the Future must address global crises head-on
Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises
UN Summit for the Future stresses intergenerational responsibility and accountability to upcoming generations
The tools and methodologies of foresight and futures thinking, as well as anticipatory governance approaches, can assist decision-makers develop resilient long-term policies and…
Ronald Lamola’s appointment signals continuity in South Africa’s foreign policy
The new minister needs to involve young people as he sets out to cement the country’s position as a vocal advocate for human rights and international justice
Editorial: The coming catastrophe of higher food, fuel prices for South Africa’s middle class
Consumers, who have remained resilient despite South Africa’s economic woes over the past decade, are being squeezed on all fronts. What are the policy options? Or is it the same…
Editorial: Praise for treasury’s Mogajane, but his replacement faces a battle
When Dondo Mogajane became director general of the national treasury, question marks were raised about his ability to defend the institution. Five years later, it was a war well…
Editorial: The West dithers, but South Africa has to take some responsibility for this wave
We can’t bury our heads in the sand: there is no way to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic other than vaccination. South Africa — and the rest of Africa — still has a long way to go
Urgent need for the world to reinvigorate rules-based multilateralism
The system needs to be more open and inclusive to give young people, civil society, the private sector, academia, and others a spot at the table
World leaders: Global recovery requires multilateral cooperation
Addressing the Covid-19 health and economic crisis requires international relations based on cooperation, the rule of law, collective action and shared principles