An interconnected world has rendered us interdependent but also vulnerable to shock across economic geographies, forcing distinct national responses
There are already promising indications that economic competition at various levels between the United States and China is benefitting the African continent
American play Dreamscape finds parallels in South Africa
Agriculture is an export-oriented sector, making it necessary to maintain trade relations with the country’s most important markets
Diamond miners are seeing increased demand for their gems but are scared they might not be able to keep up with the demand
Morocco’s occupation of Western Sahara is about the presence of resources, especially phosphates that make up 72% of the world’s reserves. Phosphate is used in fertiliser, a key…
The US’s claims of ‘rules-based order’ is the camouflage behind which American exceptionalism flourishes.
With political polarisations running deep after a divisive Trump presidency, the new administration will need to rid the country of crises on several fronts
Democracies are fragile entities that are often captured and exploited by populists, to the detriment of all concerned
The 46th president of the United States is ushering in a new foreign policy based on multilateralism
The icon who died on 25 November 2020 was more than just the greatest footballer of all time. From Argentina to Palestine he represented the experiences of the outsider, the…
A narrow victory will mean that the election results won’t be settled anytime soon
Much like there was an overwhelming euphoria that gripped many Zimbabweans when they finally said asante sana to Robert Mugabe, Trump’s removal won’t change the colour of…
Fear and loathing in Trump’s America, where every bit of news can be worse than no news at all
W. Joseph Campbell provides a critical perspective on 2020’s election polling
