Poor governance and incompetence plague South Africa’s public administration, particularly at the local level.
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It’s clear that South Africa is aligned with the Russian Federation.
The US’s negative attitude towards BRICS reflects its own weakening global power, especially its inability to isolate Russia in Europe and to contain China’s growing influence.
Both presidents are committed democrats operating in hostile environments. They are also committed to forging mutually beneficial ties.
The UN’s Responsibility to Protect framework for safeguarding civilians against atrocities could help resolve the Gaza crisis.
South Africa’s relations with the US could sour under President Trump.
South Africa’s decision to leave the ICC suggests that its foreign policy is caught in a dilemma between lofty ideas, an unsettled identity crisis, and shifting priorities in a complex world.
The South African military’s capabilities for socio-economic development are questionable, even in its own country. The force is in critical decline, but is expected to aid humanitarian efforts.
The relationship between Africa’s two great powers, Nigeria and South Africa, has had its ups and downs, but has been relatively cordial since 1999.
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Honorary Professor of International Relations, University of the Witwatersrand
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