KAS-SAIIA Careers Event 2026: Beyond the Degree – Humanities Careers in a Transitioning World
This flagship event, in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung, addressed how the new world order will influence careers in the humanities, particularly in the Global South.
Beyond South Africa’s G20: Sustaining Africa’s Voice and Priorities
On 11 June, SAIIA, in partnership with AUDA-NEPAD, hosted a G20 dialogue exploring the legacy of South Africa’s G20 presidency and opportunities to advance Africa’s priorities under future presidencies.
South Africa’s Foreign Policy in an Era of Global Fragmentation: Trade, Geopolitics and International Law
The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) are hosting a symposium on 25 May exploring how global instability, trade tensions and geopolitical competition are reshaping South Africa’s place in the world.
Futures of Green Industrialisation: Advancing AU and BRICS Energy Transitions
On 7 May, we launched two new research papers on power dynamics in BRICS energy governance and pathways for advancing green industrialisation in the AU.
Global Turbulence and Regional Leadership: Post-SONA Dialogue on South Africa’s Foreign Policy in 2026
On 13 February, SAIIA, SALO and IGD hosted an interactive dialogue assessing how South Africa’s international relations agenda features in the 2026 SONA and interrogating the country’s foreign policy posture.
G20 Social Summit Side Event: Advocacy for a Whole-of-Society Just Transition – Strategies and Recommendations
The South African G20 presidency underscores an inclusive and equitable energy transition, aligning with its theme of solidarity, equality, and sustainability.
G20 Conference in West Africa
Join SAIIA, UNDP, AfriCatalyst and AUDA-NEPAD for a two-day G20 Conference focused on advancing Africa’s development priorities.
Gulf Investment in Green Economic Growth Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Join SAIIA and the Rihla Initiative for Green Economic Growth as we examine how Gulf capital can accelerate Africa’s green transition, with South Africa as the entry point for regional scaling.
Youth@SAIIA G20 Roadshow
Join Youth@SAIIA as the G20 Roadshow touches down at Wits University.
KAS-SAIIA Careers Event 2025: Future-Proofing Humanities Degrees and Careers Within a Shifting Global Order
This flagship event, in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer Stiftung, will address how the new world order will influence careers in the humanities, particularly in the Global South.