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.
The relationship between South Africa and Emerging Global Powers
The South African Institute of International Affairs cordially invites you to a Speaker’s Meeting to be addressed by the Honourable Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, HE Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane on ‘The relationship between South Africa and Emerging Global Powers’.
The Chinese Stance on the Darfur Conflict
China’s role in Sudan is one of the most closely watched and, in many circles, controversial relationships on the continent.
BRIC and IBSA Forums: Neo-liberals in Disguise or Champions of the South?
South–South co-operation has existed for many decades and has played a key role in solidifying unity among developing countries.