Understanding Moscow’s decision-making mechanisms is crucial for African policymakers

Understanding the decision-making mechanism behind Moscow’s presence in Africa is crucial for African policymakers.
The M23 Crisis – An Opportunity to Bring Sustainable Peace to the Great Lakes Region?

There is a need for coordinated action to bring long-term, sustainable peace to the Great Lakes region amidst heightened tensions between the DRC and Rwanda, which is supporting the M23 rebel movement.
Integrating Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Marine Spatial Planning

Indigenous and local knowledge holders and cultural heritage continue to be largely neglected in ocean governance, especially area-based management approaches such as marine spatial planning in South Africa.
China’s Demographic Peak: Lessons and Prospects for Africa

As China is Africa’s largest external economic partner, China’s preparation for a period of population ageing and how it responds to demographic change going forward will be significant for the African continent.
Speech by President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö at SAIIA’s Head Office

Transcript of President Niinistö’s keynote address on common challenges in the era of shifting geopolitics, which he delivered at the South African Institute of International Affairs.
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.