The South African National Defence Force: Mandate, Capacity and Constraints
Join SAIIA’s Western Cape Branch for a discussion on the mandate of the South African National Defence Force as set out and enshrined in the Constitution with Professor Abel Esterhuyse.
Climate Challenges, Threats and Opportunities: Africa’s Role in Multilateral Negotiations
Join SAIIA’s Western Cape Branch for a hybrid event that will reflect on the challenges that lie ahead in both climate change mitigation and adaptation.
South Africa’s Migration Policy Mess: Where Did It Come From and Can It Be Fixed?
Join SAIIA’s Western Cape Branch for a discussion on South Africa’s migration policies and a review of the country’s new white paper on migration with Professor Alan Hirsch.
Ukraine’s Resilience and Innovation in the Face of War
The Western Cape Branch of SAIIA invites you to an address by Ukraine Ambassador to South Africa, H.E. Liubov Abravitova.
The IMF’s Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa
Join SAIIA’s Western Cape Branch for a discussion that will provide insight into economic growth, opportunities and challenges in the sub-Saharan region.
The World and South Africa Beyond 2023 with Clem Sunter
The speaker will highlight the fact that the world is moving into a more polarised state as a result of the war in Ukraine and the growing rivalry between America and China.
South Africa’s Foreign Policy: Lessons from the ‘Lady R’ and the ICC Sagas
SAIIA has partnered with Rivonia Circle to host a public lecture at a time when there’s a need for South Africa to pause and evaluate its national interests and how the country pursues them while securing its sovereignty.
Multilateralism and World Order – International Cooperation in an Era of Increased Geopolitical Tensions
Join our Western Cape branch for a speakers meeting with Ambassador Gjermund Sæther, from the Embassy of Norway in South Africa.
The Responsible Use of Emerging Artificial Intelligence Technology and Lethal Autonomous Weapons
Join our Western Cape branch and the United States Consulate General in Cape Town for a speakers meeting with the US Assistant Secretary for Arms Verification and Control, Mallory Stewart, to discuss arms control, risk reduction and current affairs.
Responding to Common Challenges in the Era of Shifting Geopolitics
SAIIA in collaboration with the Embassy of Finland cordially invites you to a Keynote Address followed by discussion with President Sauli Niinistö.