Has Trump de-fenestrated international law in Venezuela? What does it mean that US President Donald Trump ordered an operation that toppled the Venezuelan government and abducted its president, Nicolás Maduro –… by Tim Cohen January 5, 2026 Opinion·Politics
Donald Trump trumps Africa There’s nothing subtle about the US president – from dominating the media to excluding South Africa from the G20… by jeremy sampson December 15, 2025 News·Opinion
South Africa tests Trump – at its own peril US-South Africa relations are under significant stress. Cyril Ramaphosa’s government could play the issue more smartly… Ray HartleyGreg Mills December 2, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Now the party is over, who washes the G20 dishes? The G20 event was marked most by US and Chinese absentia. These absences send a message – that South Africa is ignorable, despite the… Ray HartleyGreg Mills November 24, 2025 Analysis·News 4
Trump’s ‘shock and awe’ foreign policy achieved a breakthrough in Gaza – but is it sustainable? Trump’s negotiation of the Gaza peace accord makes for an opportune moment to assess his frenetic foreign policy… by Lester Munson October 14, 2025 Analysis·News
The gold standard returns A lot of analysts see gold’s spike above $4,000 as FOMO, but the fact that central banks are such strong buyers suggests something else… by Tim Cohen October 9, 2025 Economy & Markets·News
South Africa has chosen a risky approach to global politics: Three steps it must take to succeed It is rare for small countries to succeed at strategic autonomy without some costs. Here’s what South Africa has to do to get it… Adam HabibImraan Valodia August 29, 2025 Analysis·Politics
Will the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel hold? One factor could be crucial to it sticking Any hope of a permanent solution to the Iran-Israel conflict will require talks that address the core issues – like Iran’s nuclear capabilities… by Ali Mamouri June 27, 2025 Analysis·News
Iran-Israel ‘threshold war’ has rewritten nuclear escalation rules The Israel-Iran conflict marks the emergence of a new chapter in nuclear rivalries that may reshape proliferation risks for years to come… by Farah N Jan June 19, 2025 Analysis·News
Chagos islands: How Mauritius can turn a diplomatic triumph into real economic growth Mauritius has regained control of the Chagos islands. This presents an opportunity to fund inclusive development and sustainability initiatives… Dev K (Roshan) BoojihawonSamuel Adomako June 5, 2025 Economy & Markets·Pan-African
1 PODCAST: Iran and the strategy of denial March 2, 2026 Robyn Curnow steps back, and explains why President Donald Trump’s…
2 The stunning rebound of South Africa’s PGM producers March 2, 2026 Northam is the second PGM miner to post a colossal…
3 South African foreign policy: Vrot with contradiction March 2, 2026 South Africa’s stance on Iran is as predictable as it…
4 Hill-Lewis might just be the reset the DA needs March 2, 2026 The Cape Town mayor is the frontrunner to lead the…