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The protests rejected this. They insisted that what we are seeing is the expansion of a single logic: imperial in character, colonial in structure, even when it speaks the…
Welcome to the age of empire
The South African government has navigated this period remarkably well. It has not capitulated to any of the stronger blocs, whilst retaining its dignity and independent views
Solitary superpower erodes global unity
The message is unmistakable: allies must contribute to the US-Israeli campaign against Iran or face consequences for the partnership itself. Yet, as the conflict enters its…
US/Israel war against International Law
The assassination of Khamenei was another blatant violation of international law. It was also part of a broader strategy to eliminate moderate leaders, whose absence is then used…
How sugar’s rise and collapse shaped KZN
Tongaat Hulett, once the pride of the sugar belt and a 134-year-old industrial icon, has collapsed under the weight of mismanagement, scandal and shifting global markets
The US-Sino tiff, boon for Africa
There are already promising indications that economic competition at various levels between the United States and China is benefitting the African continent
Selective outrage and erosion of sovereignty
Sovereignty appears vigorously defended in Europe when violated by adversaries but ignored when challenged by allies
Empire by another name
Under international law, regime change, coercive economic measures and military intervention are unlawful unless authorised by the UN Security Council
Is artificial intelligence a friend or foe?
The technology is both a problem and a solution
Great Lakes strife calls for no bias
US partiality towards one party risks subverting mediator role in Washington Process
Of flags, flowers, fashion and flashlights
Johannesburg not only hosted a successful G20 Leaders’ Summit, the first to take place on African soil, but also delivered an impressive and memorable global event.