BRICS and the Russia-Ukraine war: A global rebalance?
The BRICS have come under immense scrutiny due to their response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Africa’s Nuclear Future: Increasing the Participation of Women and Youth
Nuclear science and technology are expected to play an increasingly important role in Africa in the near future. Nuclear power, nuclear medicine, nuclear applications in
agriculture and nuclear research are all expected to enhance development.
Catalysing Sustainable Finance for the African Regional Infrastructure Agenda
The African Continental Free Trade Area has great potential to drive stronger regional trade, boost growth and alleviate poverty. However, these outcomes are dependent on regional infrastructure across the continent being overhauled.
The future of nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament is in danger
After a month of negotiations, the tenth review conference (RevCon) of the parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) concluded on August 26 without a consensus final document, raising concerns about weakening efforts to promote nuclear nonproliferation, disarmament, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It also marked the first time two consecutive RevCons have failed to produce such a document.
Relevance of a non-proliferation treaty put to the test
The long-awaited 10th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons took place from August 1-26.
Southern African countries can do better at infrastructure: what the choices might look like
Countries in southern Africa are under a crushing burden brought about by a confluence of factors.
Developments in Africa’s Free Trade Area: Opportunities for Korean Investors
Korea’s export trade with Africa declined during the 2010s, although growth in its shipping, locomotive and automotive exports in the early 2020s has been encouraging.
Korea and Africa: Partnerships on Climate and Energy
The Republic of Korea (Korea) has experienced one of the most impressive growth trajectories of the 21st century, achieving approximately 5.45% annual gross domestic product growth between 1988 and 2019.
Safety and Security of Nuclear Facilities and Materials in Africa
Nuclear power is becoming a prominent item on the African agenda as more countries consider including it in their energy mix.
The road to COP 27: Africa’s adaptation finance agenda
The devastating drought underway in the Horn of Africa, and floods that killed more than 400 people in April 2022 in South Africa, demonstrate the scale of climate impacts and extent of vulnerability on the continent.