The Press, the Public and Modern War: Bearing Witness, Confronting Apathy
On 17 June, SAIIA’s Western Cape Branch hosted a discussion on key themes in media and war debates.
The War in Ukraine: A Crossroads for 21st Century International Order
SAIIA’s Western Cape branch will host Ambassador Dr Oleksandr Scherba on 2 June, where he will outline Ukraine’s perspective on the war and what is at stake for the international order.
The Future of Energy Geopolitics: Africa’s Coalitions for a New Era
On 19 May, SAIIA hosted a roundtable alongside the Global Partnerships Conference 2026 to explore how commitments from South Africa’s G20 presidency can be embedded in the Compact on International Cooperation and carried forward to the UK’s 2028 presidency.
Futures of Green Industrialisation: Advancing AU and BRICS Energy Transitions
On 7 May, we launched two new research papers on power dynamics in BRICS energy governance and pathways for advancing green industrialisation in the AU.
Canada’s Place in a Turbulent World: Our Realities, Priorities and the Importance of Middle Power Partnerships
SAIIA’s Western Cape branch hosted a discussion on where Canada and South Africa might best work together in the spirit of middle power alignment on 30 March.
What’s Next After 100 Years of Nationalism? South Africa 1924-2024
On 10 March, SAIIA’s Western Cape branch hosted an event looking at 100 years of nationalism in South Africa by Moeletsi Mbeki.
Why China Is a Unique Development Partner to Africa and What to Do About It
Join SAIIA’s Western Cape branch on 23 February for a timely discussion on agency, influence and how China’s rise is reshaping the meaning of “development”.
What is Going Wrong in Europe and the UK, Specifically?
On 8 December, SAIIA’s Western Cape branch hosted this event where we analysed how fragmented politics, slow growth and rising tensions impacted Europe’s role on the global stage.
Enhancing Environmental Sustainability in South Africa: Insights from the ESGAP Framework
SAIIA, UCL, Stellenbosch University and BC3 invite you to the launch of a report on South Africa’s progress in meeting science-based environmental standards.
Reimagining South Africa Together: A Proposal for a Truly Citizen-led National Dialogue
How can the National Dialogue be organised to reflect a citizen-led and inclusive approach?