SA adamant it is agnostic on Russia-Ukraine war but its behaviour reveals otherwise
South Africa’s declarations of neutrality are wearing thin around the Russia-Ukraine war, and engaging in wargames with Moscow’s military while the violence in Ukraine grinds on surely sends the wrong signal, argues our expert, Steven Gruzd.
Russia in Africa: Who is courting whom?
This is an introductory essay for the special issue of the South African Journal of International Affairs, ‘Russia in Africa: Who is courting whom?’
Uganda’s Post-COVID Recovery Strategy and NDC Implementation
This paper analyses the climate friendliness of Uganda’s post-COVID-19 recovery strategy and, specifically, its alignment with the country’s targets in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
The war in Ukraine calls for an increased African unity
The war in Ukraine is an opportunity for African states to identify areas of agreement if they want to survive an ideological battleground, like that of the Cold War.
China, Africa and the Market for Donkeys: Keeping the Cart Behind the Donkey
This paper elaborates on the dynamics of the China–Africa donkey trade and how it embodies the socio-economic complexity of realising the potential of South–South trade.
South Africa’s Post-COVID Climate Response and the Path to its NDC Goals
The COVID-19 pandemic, the outcomes of the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) and the global impact of the Ukraine war have put South Africa in a unique position as it pursues its updated nationally determined contribution (NDC).
Russia in Africa: Resurgent great power or bellicose pretender?
A review of Samuel Ramani’s forthcoming book that examines Russia’s engagements in Africa for every post-Cold War Russian administration.
Africa’s Women and the Promotion of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Science and Technology
This policy insight explores the absence of women in security-development discourse and practice through an African lens.
The South African Green Hydrogen TVET Ecosystem Just Transition Strategic Framework
This report assesses the role of the TVET college ecosystem in helping South Africa’s workforce prepare for an emerging Green Hydrogen Economy.
Future Proofing Africa–China Infrastructure Cooperation
This policy briefing provides a brief multi-sector comparison between African and Southeast Asian experiences of environmental, socioeconomic and governance (ESG) implementation in Chinese-led infrastructure projects.