Solidarity and Sustainability: Civil Society and Youth As Drivers of Democracy
Join the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Embassy of Sweden for a compelling webinar on this International Day of Democracy.
How China Has Risen To The Top of The World of Tech

China has focused on innovative industries like microchips, electric vehicles, batteries, drones, robots, and renewable energy equipment (solar panels, wind turbines) in highly automated production lines.
Climate Change, a Just Transition and Renewable Energy-Led Industrialisation: Opportunities for BRICS and the AU

SAIIA invites policymakers, researchers, civil society, business and multilateral partners to explore the key findings and recommendations from our forthcoming reports.
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.
A Motion to Learn how to Negotiate: (YOU)th-Friendly Guide to Negotiate

On 24 July, Youth@SAIIA hosted its second Negotiation Simulation Training for 2025. The event called upon young people to join this virtual training session to learn how to negotiate for a world we want to live in.
Enhancing Global Trade Cooperation Amid Rising Protectionism: Can South-South Cooperation Be the Answer?

Join SAIIA and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in South Africa for a dialogue analysing South-South Cooperation within the context of an evolving global trade environment.
Sharing of South Africa’s Struggle and Democratisation Process: The Role, Impact and Consequences for the Youth

On 16 July, Youth@SAIIA convened a roundtable reflecting on South Africa’s transition to democracy and the role of youth in peacebuilding.
Sweden on the Road: Women’s Month Edition

Join SAIIA and the Swedish Embassy in South Africa for the Sweden on the Road event on 21 August.
Realpolitik in a Divided World: Rethinking Russia-South Africa Ties in a Global and African Context

On 28 July, the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), in partnership with the Valdai Discussion Club, held the 3rd Russia-Africa Conference.