Angola’s Strategic Co-operation with the BRIC Countries
The new millennium has marked a new era for Angola.
Toolkit: China-Africa
Angola’s Foreign Policy: Pragmatic Recalibrations
The interconnectedness between domestic security and international relations has defined Angola’s post-colonial history.
South Africa, Africa and the BRICS: The apex of the South?
The convening of the first BRIC summit in 2009, building improbably upon the musings of a Goldman Sacks investment banker, brought together the leadership of Russia, China, India and Brazil to discuss global concerns.
International Trade and Emerging Markets Since the Crisis
The global economic crisis has sparked the short-term divergence of economic performance between the West and emerging markets, thereby accelerating their convergence in the long-run, and is particularly evident in globalising Asia.
Perspectives from the BRICs: Lessons for South Africa
In April 2011, South Africa will take up its place among the world’s four major emerging powers when the BRICS grouping meets in Hainan, China.
Chinese Economic and Trade Co-operation Zones in Africa: The Case of Mauritius
While the promotion of Chinese economic and trade co-operation zones (ETCZs) has been hailed as an instrument for attracting Chinese investment into all sectors across Africa, the bulk of ETCZs to date have been targeted at the continent’s resource-rich countries and the largest markets.
China’s Overseas Foreign Direct Investment Risk: 2008–2009
Since the implementation of its ‘going-out’ strategy, China’s outward foreign direct investment (FDI) has experienced a rapid development, which has already become an important part of its overseas interests.
South Africa and the BRICs: A Crisis of Identity in Foreign Policy
South Africa has edged closer to finally becoming a member of the ‘elite’ grouping of the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China), following recent expression of support by China and Russia for Pretoria’s bid.
Chinese Debt, Aid and Trade: Opportunity or Threat for Zambia?
This paper looks at the threats and opportunities of China’s involvement in Africa and Zambia, specifically relating to aid, trade and debt sustainability aspects, and offers policy recommendations that may enable ‘China in Africa’ to be beneficial for sustainable and pro-poor development in Zambia.
The relationship between South Africa and the Emerging Global Powers
On Monday evening, 1 November 2010, SAIIA was privileged to host Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, as a special guest who addressed a packed audience at SAIIA at Jan Smuts House in Johannesburg.
