Geopolitical Turmoil: BRICS Economic Windfall?
Economic ties between the BRICS, while having strengthened considerably, remain weak, especially for South Africa when compared with its more traditional partners in Europe and the US.
Advocating for a G21
The G20 plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global governance on all major international economic issues, but it leaves out 96% of Africa’s population.
Enhancing Health Diplomacy in BRICS
COVID-19 presented BRICS with great opportunities for cooperation, especially on vaccine development and distribution, however, there were no evident partnerships nor collaborative efforts on
research and innovation within the bloc.
Advancing the Summit’s outcomes beyond a Year of Action
The second Summit for Democracy was held at a precarious time. Since the first summit in December 2021, the world has grappled with the invasion of Ukraine, often described as a clash between democracy and authoritarianism.
Boosting Adaptation Through Climate Change Literacy in Africa
Access to climatic information is one of the key elements of climate-resilient development in Africa, where there’s a need to boost adaptation response capacity through an enhanced public understanding of climate risk.
Moscow’s Continent: The Principles of Russia’s Africa Policy Engagement
Russia’s global interests have become increasingly dependent on Africa. Its foreign policy on the continent centres on three themes: pursuing alternative economic partnerships, seeking geopolitical leverage and promoting multipolarity.
The African Peer Review Mechanism at 20 – good governance remains an unevenly met goal
The year 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the African Peer Review Mechanism. Since this good governance promotion tool was launched in March 2003, it has been a long and sometimes bumpily uneven journey toward transparency, writes Steven Gruzd.
BRICS XV: Expectations for South Africa’s 2023 chair
In anticipating South Africa’s role as the 2023 BRICS chair, this paper tracks the progress on the commitments listed and engages on the expectations of South Africa.
When things go boom: Why the Doomsday Clock matters to Africa
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is listed as a key motivator for pushing the Doomsday Clock – which symbolises how close the world is to global catastrophe – forward. Our expert, Isabel Bosman, gives an analysis of the clock’s increased relevance for Africa.
International Women’s Day: Recommended reads
A roundup of some of our recent work highlighting the intersection between gender inequality and pertinent global issues like climate change and development, and the importance of strengthening women’s participation in policymaking.