South African Institute of International Affairs
The ‘new geopolitics’ of mineral supply chains: A window of opportunity for African countries
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 31st July 2023 The transitions in global mobility, digitalisation and other sectors may require different minerals as future technologies develop. Following the... →
The Private Sector in Oceans Governance: From Talk to Action
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 25th July 2023 There has been much talk of involving the private sector more meaningfully in ocean governance. The private sector is adopting innovations to... →
Is #DIYAfrica the Future?
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 14th July 2023 In the civic-driven approach, civic actors can identify and develop solutions for development gaps in their own communities and sectors of... →
Using Africa’s Precious Civic Innovation Capacity to be Bee-Watcher-Watchering
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 11th July 2023 It is important to have funding which supports local, contextualised priorities in civic tech, not just democracy and governance. In Dr Seuss’... →
African role in G20 requires more than a seat at the table
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 27th June 2023 Africa’s absence constrained its ability to provide views on major global economic issues at the G20 summits as well as ministerial and technical... →
Africa is not short on good ideas, but frequently fails to put them into practice
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 6th June 2023 When the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was founded 60 years ago on May 35, 1963, the world was in the grip of the Cold War. The British and... →
Geopolitics, technology wars and global supply chains: Implications for Africa
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 1st June 2023 Explore this insightful article featured in Volume 30.1 of the South African Journal of International Affairs, as it assesses the impact of... →
Understanding Moscow’s decision-making mechanisms is crucial for African policymakers
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 9th May 2023 The debate around Russia’s foreign policy in Africa has intensified in the wake of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s... →
The African Peer Review Mechanism at 20 – good governance remains an unevenly met goal
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 17th March 2023 The year 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the African Peer Review Mechanism. Since this good governance promotion tool was launched in March... →
When things go boom – Why the Doomsday Clock matters to Africa
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 9th March 2023 The Russian invasion of Ukraine is listed as a key motivator for pushing the Doomsday Clock forward to 90 seconds. Our expert, Isabel Bosman, gives... →
