Category: Geopolitics
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Cyril Ramaphosa chosen to lead ANC
With President Jacob Zuma forced out of the leadership of his own ruling party, it falls to the new leader Cyril Ramaphosa to lead the uphill battle of restoring the public trust in the party and..
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Boris Johnson to warn Russia
UK Foreign Minister, Boris Johnson, who is on an official visit to Moscow is set to warn Russian authorities against meddling in elections in the UK. He is the first Foreign Secretary from the..
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US threatens ‘take names’
The US ambassador to the UN warned the international community of serious repercussions ahead of the General Assembly session to debate US’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital..
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Russia takes on larger role
Russia has volunteered to become an “honest mediator” in the ongoing peace talks between Palestine and Israel. Historically, it has been the US that has played the mediator between..
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Political instability in Afghanistan
Jamayat-E-Islami, one of the main political parties’ part of the Afghanistan government, has stated that it is likely to withdraw its support from the government.
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India China Blockchain Stack 1+1= 11
In our analog world, ‘soft power’ diplomacy challenged traditional ‘hard power’ assumptions where ‘geography is destiny’. In the digital world, topology, not geography..
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Reimagining Europe
Brexit and Alt-right are living proof that virulently nativist politics can find their way into the mainstream and can deal a severe blow to the global order within the confines of the..
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China and Russia seek to strengthen ties
Over the last three decades, the two nations have grown increasingly close, with the Chinese ambassador to Russia referring to their official ties as being among the..
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Solving African health crises
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa has revealed that the biggest challenge preventing quality healthcare from existing..
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Violence in Jerusalem
Tens of thousands in Middle East have continued to protest US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s one true capital. The violence has resulted..