South African Institute of International Affairs
Hong Kong and China’s National People’s Congress: The danger of a new cold war
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 27th May 2020 As China gears up to sink its claws deeper into Hong Kong, the world weighs up how best to respond. The pro-democracy movement also has some hard... →
The pandemic creates ideal conditions for the rise of populism
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 27th May 2020 Prior to the coronavirus pandemic the world’s political climate was darkening. Rising and deepening levels of authoritarianism, protectionism,... →
Africa Day: recalibrating the continent’s future
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 26th May 2020 Fifty-seven years ago today, the Organisation of Africa Unity was born. Founded by 32 states, its quest was to bring about freedom and unity on the... →
Cybercrime and COVID-19: A concern for financial stability during the pandemic
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 18th May 2020 The largest continent in the world today is no longer a physical geographical location but a virtual one. Cyberspace has redefined how people,... →
COVID-19: Implications for the ‘digital divide’ in Africa
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 18th May 2020 This article is part of the ‘ COVID-19 and Innovation in Africa’ series, produced by the Africa Portal, Wits University and the African Centre for... →
Can the ‘super year for nature’ be salvaged? Reflecting on Earth Day 2020
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 22nd April 2020 The year 2020 was billed as a ‘Super Year for Nature’ – a year of important global negotiations on the future of biodiversity, oceans governance... →
Renewed urgency to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area: How can Africa prepare now?
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 22nd April 2020 In recent weeks, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a massive impact on the world. While there is uncertainty about how long this pandemic will disrupt... →
Are states ready to commit to providing global public goods?
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 15th April 2020 Covid-19 is the crisis no one expected to happen in our generation despite frequent speculation about the potential impact of the recurrence of the... →
Fragile African health systems face COVID-19 catastrophe
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 2nd April 2020 By March 31, Africa had 5,431 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with almost a quarter (1,353) in South Africa, followed by 656 in Egypt and 584 in... →
Ambassador Lin Songtian’s recall signals shifts ahead in China-Africa relationship
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 30th March 2020 The sudden recall from South Africa of Chinese ambassador Lin Songtian was initially interpreted as being a demotion. But the contrary appears to... →
