Occasional Papers are pieces of analytical work exploring particular issues. The focus of these papers is not overtly policy-related, although policymakers should find the detail useful.
11 Nov 2026
High Stakes, Higher Expectations: Africa and the Future of UN Leadership
8 Nov 2026
The 1.5% Defence Problem: Matching South Africa’s Military Ambitions With its Means
24 Mar 2026
Coalition Politics, Democratic Accountability and the Potential for Reform in Post-Majority South Africa
17 Mar 2026
Cautious Abroad, Assertive at Home? The Foreign Policies of Ethiopia, Senegal and South Africa
6 Mar 2026
Back to the Shadows: Russia’s African Security Engagements Since Prigozhin
25 Feb 2026
Air Aware: A Journey of Youth-Led Action for Clean Air and Environmental Justice in Johannesburg
8 Feb 2026
Financing Africa’s Climate Goals: The Role of Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Environmental Taxes
22 Jan 2026
Examining Integrated Chinese Mining-Energy Investments in Zimbabwe
18 Nov 2025
The Role of Climate Financing for Green Growth and Development
18 Nov 2025
Managing a Just Transition: Reskilling of Affected Communities in Fossil Fuel Intensive Sectors
18 Nov 2025
Strengthening the Multilateral Trade System for Green Growth and Development: South Africa and Brazil within the WTO
