South Africa and the BRICs: A Crisis of Identity in Foreign Policy
South Africa has edged closer to finally becoming a member of the ‘elite’ grouping of the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China), following recent expression of support by China and Russia for Pretoria’s bid.
South Africa’s Second Term in the United Nations Security Council
On 1 January South Africa commenced its second two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, occupying one of the three seats reserved for African countries.
Chinese Debt, Aid and Trade: Opportunity or Threat for Zambia?
This paper looks at the threats and opportunities of China’s involvement in Africa and Zambia, specifically relating to aid, trade and debt sustainability aspects, and offers policy recommendations that may enable ‘China in Africa’ to be beneficial for sustainable and pro-poor development in Zambia.
What will Uganda’s Elections mean for Parliamentary Oil Governance?
Next month Ugandans will go to the polls for presidential and parliamentary elections.
The G-20 Processes and Reform Agenda: What impacts on corporate and/or trade finance?
This paper provides an evaluation of the 2008 financial crisis and G20 reforms and their impact on trade and corporate finance.
Can Uganda’s Oil Endowment Support its Economic Development?
Global energy security concerns have fuelled the exploration of oil in Uganda.
How will South Africa Talk Democracy without a Free Press?
The fate of media self-regulation in South Africa now rests with parliament.
An Overview of the Carbon Trading Landscape: Possibilities and Pitfalls for South Africa
In order to meet its international and domestic carbon emissions requirements, South Africa needs to substantially rethink its current energy and industrial trajectories.
Thabo Mbeki and the ‘Long Talk’ to Southern Sudan’s Referendum
The negotiations between the National Congress Party (NCP) of Northern Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) of Southern Sudan over the possible consequences of the referendum scheduled for January 2011 in which Southern Sudan will vote on whether to remain part of Sudan or form an independent state.
The G-20’s Seoul Summit
The dust is now settling on the Seoul summit.