Institute for Security Studies
Is the blue economy a route to stronger AU-EU ties?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 8th June 2023 World Oceans Day on 8 June is an opportunity to reflect on the ocean's vital role in sustainable development, food security and climate change... →
Is South Africa’s defence force up for new thinking?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 7th June 2023 Among a flurry of references to ambitions and planning processes, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Thandi Modise’s recent budget speech... →
Loss and damage funding vital after DRC and Rwanda floods
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 5th June 2023 In May, torrential rains caused flooding and landslides that killed hundreds of people and washed away entire villages in the Democratic Republic... →
Rajoelina and the extreme personalisation of power
2nd June 2023 Can a judoka throw Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina off his podium as head of state? Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, a former judo champion and head... →
Police corruption should be a focus in tackling stock theft
2nd June 2023 Alleged police involvement in stock theft is leading to authorities’ failure to effectively investigate incidents and contribute to rural safety in... →
Police corruption should be a focus in tackling stock theft
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 1st June 2023 Alleged police involvement in stock theft is leading to authorities’ failure to effectively investigate incidents and contribute to rural safety in... →
The leadership we deserve
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 31st May 2023 It is now undeniable. The crisis of leadership in South African politics, academia, business and civil society is a failure we shoulder... →
Nigeria should engage China for AfCFTA success
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 30th May 2023 Nigeria is a state party to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement but was among the last of 54 countries to sign due to... →
Could this round of debt dialogue push Zimbabwe to reform?
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 29th May 2023 Zimbabwe is once again trying to engage its creditors Bretton Woods institutions and the Paris Club, in negotiating a reprieve around its debt... →
Back to square one: political infighting again stalls Lesotho reforms
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 26th May 2023 Last week Lesotho’s government imposed a nationwide curfew after the murder of courageous investigative journalist Ralikonelo Joki and the rising... →
