Human Rights in Foreign Policy and Practice: The South African Case Considered
This paper argues that human rights have come to be widely understood as occupying a legitimate place in foreign policy. However, less clear are exactly how this is to be put into practice and the nature of states’ responsibilities in this respect.
Seminar 24 November 2009; States in Fragile Environments
SAIIA in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy and the University of Pretoria yesterday hosted a seminar entitled ‘States in fragile environments: Common engagement for conflict resolution and development’.
Gaddafi: Nothing More Than Just Flamboyance
During the summit of the African Union, held in Addis Ababa on February 1 – 3, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, president of Libya, was elected Chairman of the Union’s Assembly (summit) for the ensuing year.
Africa: Why So Much International Attention?
There is a sudden rush by outside countries to Africa and the last few months saw the powerful · China, Russia and United States – competing for entrance to the continent.
The ‘Big Bear’ Is Back: Russia Promotes its Vision of a Multi-polar World
In a short period of less than a month, Russia has sought to assert its role in international forums as a leading player in a multipolar world.
How Long Can Gordon Brown Last?
In 2007, the ten-year prime ministership of the charismatic Tony Blair came to an end, largely as a result of pressure from his Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, who had long aspired to the role.
The Congo Basin Forest Partnership: Together, Shaping the World of the Future
On 11 and 12 November 2009, the sixth plenary session of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP) took place in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Africa’s Peacemaker? Lessons from South African Conflict Mediation
South Africa has done much in the 15 years since the fall of apartheid to establish its leadership on the continent.
Somaliland: An African Struggle for Nationhood and International Recognition
Somaliland has been described as an ‘inspiring story of resilience and reconstruction, and a truly African Renaissance, that has many lessons to teach the rest of Africa and the international community’.
Enhancing the Governance of Africa’s Oil Sector
This paper evaluates several important international governance initiatives in the African oil sector, including the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Publish What You Pay, Transparency International and Global Witness.