R2P, the International Criminal Court and the Prevention of Mass Atrocities in Africa
Following the massacres in Yugoslavia and Rwanda the international community committed itself to preventing similar occurrences in the future.
Is South Africa neglecting the developmental role of other investment interventions?
The South African government wishes to take a more interventionist approach towards inward foreign investment. Its view is that the current system is biased towards big multinationals and it wants more room to pursue the country’s social and economic goals.
The Recalibration of Middle Powers under Conditions of Stress and Opportunity
Countries’ modes of diplomatic engagement are changing in a world that is increasingly multipolar. Today’s global environment puts pressure on the so-called middle-power countries to project their identity and national interests.
Pitfalls and prospects: Nigeria and South Africa in Africa
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and officially its largest economy as of April 2014, is holding presidential and legislative elections on 28 March 2015, which bear in equal measure the hallmarks of continuity and potential ruptures.
Low-Cost, Scalable Green Water Solutions a Boon to Sustainable Development in Africa
The 22nd of March every year marks international Water Day. As the world celebrates its most important life-giving natural resource, it is important to take stock of Africa’s water challenges and opportunities. Water is the pre-condition for life and the sustainable management of water is fundamental to achieving Africa’s development goals.
The Changing Nature of Turkey’s International Policy
Turkey’s defensive, status quo foreign policy used to have a strong Western orientation that neglected the developing world.
Bonds: A Viable Alternative for Financing Africa’s Development
Since the financial crisis of 2008 loans from banks have become more difficult to obtain. African countries increasingly have explored alternatives to raise capital for their economic development projects.
Australia’s Policy Priorities in a Global Era
Australian policymakers face competing economic and strategic priorities. Increasingly, Australia’s economic future is closely tied to relations with its East Asian neighbours.
South Africa’s Foreign Economic Strategies in a Changing Global System
South Africa’s foreign policy has developed since the country’s transition to democracy in 1994. The South African government used to emphasise multilateralism as an important component in its international relations, keen to make itself heard on critical global issues.
Getting media freedom right in Africa?
The Sharpeville Massacre is deeply engrained in the pages of South African history. The events of 21 March 1960 are now commemorated on Human Rights Day.