The Press, the Public and Modern War: Bearing Witness, Confronting Apathy
On 17 June, SAIIA’s Western Cape Branch hosted a discussion on key themes in media and war debates.
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.
The War in Ukraine: A Crossroads for 21st Century International Order
SAIIA’s Western Cape branch will host Ambassador Dr Oleksandr Scherba on 2 June, where he will outline Ukraine’s perspective on the war and what is at stake for the international order.
Under Duress: Journalism in Authoritarian Contexts
On 25 May, Dr Richard Stupart participated in a webinar with the Wits Centre for Journalism to discuss a new report exploring journalism in authoritarian contexts.
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.
AI, Employment and Economic Inclusion in Africa
On 25 May, SAIIA, in partnership with the Gates Foundation, hosted a webinar on the impact of AI on labour markets and the need for inclusive, human-centred policy responses in Africa.
The Future of Energy Geopolitics: Africa’s Coalitions for a New Era
On 19 May, SAIIA hosted a roundtable alongside the Global Partnerships Conference 2026 to explore how commitments from South Africa’s G20 presidency can be embedded in the Compact on International Cooperation and carried forward to the UK’s 2028 presidency.
Beyond the Ballot: Electoral Reform, Coalitions and Civil Society Power
On 11 and 12 May, SAIIA hosted a conference that brought together civil society, academia and researchers to engage on critical questions around democracy, civil society, governance and electoral reform.
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.
Canada’s Place in a Turbulent World: Our Realities, Priorities and the Importance of Middle Power Partnerships
SAIIA’s Western Cape branch hosted a discussion on where Canada and South Africa might best work together in the spirit of middle power alignment on 30 March.