Côte d’Ivoire: The Battle of Abidjan
As the dust starts to settle on a devastated and traumatised Abidjan, attention has focused on Alassane Ouattara, now the effective, as well as elective, leader of the country.
Côte d’Ivoire: Ouattara may struggle to pay his debts
All political leaders come to power owing something to someone.
South Africa, Africa and the BRICS: The apex of the South?
The convening of the first BRIC summit in 2009, building improbably upon the musings of a Goldman Sacks investment banker, brought together the leadership of Russia, China, India and Brazil to discuss global concerns.
EU Problems Speed Move East of Trade Dominance
Many countries north of the Mediterranean are battling with significant problems.
Trade strategy that supports development
South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies, has emphasised South Africa’s commitment to a trade strategy that is development focussed and that benefits developing and least developed countries.
International Trade and Emerging Markets Since the Crisis
The global economic crisis has sparked the short-term divergence of economic performance between the West and emerging markets, thereby accelerating their convergence in the long-run, and is particularly evident in globalising Asia.
Perspectives from the BRICs: Lessons for South Africa
In April 2011, South Africa will take up its place among the world’s four major emerging powers when the BRICS grouping meets in Hainan, China.
Côte d’Ivoire: The Spectre of Warlordism
The slide towards civil war in Côte d’Ivoire looks, on the face of it, like a fight between two men in business suits.
India and South Africa as Partners for Development in Africa?
The South African Institute of International Affairs National Director, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, has collaborated with Chatham House in London to produce a new briefing paper entitled: ‘India and South Africa as Partners for Development in Africa?’
Southern African Customs Union: Myths and Reality
Much has been reported lately about the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) with particular reference to the economic crisis in Swaziland and, to a lesser extent, Lesotho.