Ukraine: Choosing between the EU and Russia
On New Year’s Eve 2014 over 100,000 Ukrainians attempted to set the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people simultaneously singing their national anthem. While such activities normally symbolise national unity, Ukraine remains as divided as ever.
State–Civil Society Relations: The Potential Contribution of the African Peer Review Mechanism
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) is Africa’s home-grown governance promotion and monitoring tool.
Political Economy of Egypt’s Regional Trade Integration Policy: The Case of Joining the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement
The political signalling of Egypt in 2012 to join the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement (TFTA) emphasised Egypt’s interest in being part of this important initiative.
South Africa’s Green Economy Transition: Implications for Reorienting the Economy Towards a Low-Carbon Growth Trajectory
The notion of green economies seems to have gained momentum in both developed and developing countries. For South Africa, the transition to a green economy presents a mix of challenges and opportunities.
The African Peer Review Mechanism Ten Years On: How Can It Be Strengthened?
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) celebrated its tenth anniversary in March 2013. On the threshold of its second decade, where does the APRM currently stand, what challenges does it face and which direction is it likely to take?
The Dark Side of Foreign Direct Investment: A South African Perspective
The current account in the balance of payments is always of interest to the international finance community and South Africa is no exception in this regard.
Young Leaders Conference Declaration 2013
The 2013 SAIIA Young Leaders Declaration Recommendations for the Post-2015 Development Agenda Negotiated and Agreed Upon At the 2nd Annual South African Institute of International Affairs Young Leaders Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Sustainable Livelihoods and Marine Resources: How Does South Africa’s Policy for the Small-Scale Fisheries Sector Consider Current Challenges on the Ground?
There is a marked need to better understand the interconnectivity between poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability, since impoverished communities are often dependent upon their natural habitat to meet basic needs.
Gulf of Guinea: the New Flashpoint of Piracy in Africa?
Somalia-based piracy attacks have decreased significantly in the course of 2013. As international efforts to combat Somali-based piracy begin to deliver results, however, there is growing concern over the marked increase in piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea, particularly targeted at the region’s oil and gas sector.
Ninth WTO Ministerial Conference: The Stakes for Africa
The creation of Free Trade Areas (FTAs) and the rapid growth of large emerging economies such as those of Brazil, India and China have changed the global market and shifted the basis of negotiations for concluding the Doha Development Round.