South Africa’s Non-Alignment Posture Under the GNU: Still Seeking Multipolarity Amid Great Power Rivalry?
Policymakers argue that South Africa’s openness to engaging with contested powers reflects its pursuit of a more equitable, multipolar world order.
The US G20 Presidency: A Narrow Agenda in 2026
After boycotting the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, the US sets out a narrow agenda for the 2026 meeting in Miami – and a change in lineup.
G20 Commitments to Africa: A Handbook on Implementation (2008 – Present)
To strengthen the G20’s legitimacy and effectiveness, upcoming presidencies should maintain the link between macroeconomic, financial and development concerns.
Are Christians Persecuted? Well, It’s Complicated
US President Donald Trump’s comments on Christian persecution in Nigeria highlight a sensitive issue, but religious violence is complex and demands far more nuance.
Q&A: Making the National Dialogue Count
Dr. Deon Cloete, Programme Head at SAIIA’s Futures Programme, explains how the National Dialogue process will unfold and how business can get involved.
The UK Should Be the G20’s Bridge Builder
After the US boycott of the 2025 G20 Summit, the UK’s 2027 hosting offers a chance to bridge Global South-advanced economy divides and reassert its diplomatic influence.
G20: A Platform Where World Powers (Still) Talk to Each Other About Sustainable Development?
The G20 platform is essential at a time when antagonisms between major powers are making headlines and resulting in stalled negotiations.
Africa-China Cooperation in Green Electrification
The combination of Global South-focused political will with the increased flow of low-price, high quality renewable technologies from China to emerging markets arguably increases green electrification prospects for developing countries.
Gulf Financing is Changing Africa’s Green Economic Growth Outlook But Who Benefits?
The UAE has emerged as an important investor in Africa, using blended financing and private-public partnerships to equitably distribute financial risks attached to its investments in the region.
Advancing the Climate-Biodiversity-Development Nexus
Mainstreaming nexus approaches in both international and domestic policy must become the norm, breaking down persistent silos that separate climate, biodiversity and development agendas.