South African Institute of International Affairs (Johannesburg)
Website: http://www.saiia.org.za/
August 02
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Southern Africa: Regional Leaders Need New Plan to Handle Zimbabwe's Impasse [analysis]
Even before Zimbabweans went to the polls on 31 July 2013, the Southern African Development Community's Organ on Politics, Defence and Security raised a litany of concerns about... Read more »
August 01
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South Africa: Woes of Gold Mining Industry [analysis]
South Africa's gold mining industry is in a perilous condition. In the second quarter of this year alone, the gold price plummeted $220 (R2 153) an ounce, partly in the wake of US... Read more »
July 31
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Zimbabwe: Baba Jukwa, Social Media and Zimbabwe's Future [analysis]
If there is one thing that is different to the 2008 Zimbabwean elections, it is that the 2013 election has a new 'candidate'. His name is Baba Jukwa. The anonymous social media... Read more »
July 30
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Africa: The African Union and Security [analysis]
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), but it is more fitting to reflect upon the progress of its successor, the... Read more »
July 29
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South Africa: The Honourable Tisetso Magama Speaks At Saiia [analysis]
The Honourable Tisetso Magama, Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, captured the audience at SAIIA's... Read more »
July 25
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Africa: What Do New National IDs in Lesotho and South Africa Mean? [analysis]
National identity, a sense of belonging and the right to citizenship are fundamental human rights. In South Africa last week, in addition to celebrating the 95th birthday of... Read more »
July 22
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Africa: Nuclear Future Requires Urgent Clarity [analysis]
Observers hoping to gain insights into South Africa's nuclear energy plans have had their hopes dashed. Two International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conferences have recently... Read more »
July 17
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Southern Africa: SA-EU Summit 2013 - Investment and Jobs in South Africa and SADC? [analysis]
South Africa hosts the 6th South Africa (SA)- European Union (EU) Summit on 18 July 2013, symbolically, on former President Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday. At the end of the... Read more »
July 16
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South Africa: South Africa and the European Union - Moving Beyond Asymmetry [analysis]
Since the dawn of democracy in South Africa, and the conclusion of the Trade, Development and Cooperation Agreement (TDCA) in 1999, the relationship between South Africa and the... Read more »
July 15
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Mozambique: Mozambique and Malawi - a Relationship Back On Track [analysis]
On 13 July 2013 the fragility of regional security in Southern Africa came to the fore when the Southern African Development Community's Ministerial Committee of the Organ on... Read more »
July 09
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South Africa: Real Decentralised Bargaining Needed in the Platinum Sector
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has submitted an application to the Labour Court to prevent its loss of official recognition at the Lonmin platinum mines. Read more »
July 08
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South Africa: Obama Inspires, but What Are the Implications for U.S.-South Africa Relations? [analysis]
United States President Barack Obama's speech was well-calibrated for an audience of university students, and harkened back not only to the words of Nelson Mandela at the time of... Read more »
July 02
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Africa: Pushing Illicit Financial Flows to the Top of the Global Agenda [analysis]
In 2012, Africa lost an estimated $43-$46 billion to illicit financial flows (IFF). Calculated over time, the size of this "shadow financial system" is staggering. For instance,... Read more »
June 25
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Africa: Why Obama's Visit to Africa Matters [analysis]
US-Africa relations have changed considerably over the past 20 years. A perceived limited American policy focused on providing ‘poor’ Africans with aid and selfishly... Read more »
May 02
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Africa: Unpacking The South Africa-Nigeria Relationship [analysis]
Since the advent of democracy in South Africa in 1994, Pretoria's relationship with Nigeria has been a mix of rivalry, tension and cooperation. Read more »
March 06
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South Africa: How to Revolutionize Mining to Drive Economic Growth [document]
Presentation to the SA Institute of International Affairs East London Branch held at the Premier Hotel, Regent, Beach Front, East London Read more »
August 01, 2012
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South Africa: Hillary Clinton in South Africa - Unpacking U.S.-South Africa Relations [analysis]
South Africa-US relations are under the spotlight as South Africa prepares for the visit of the global power's top diplomat by the end of the week. US Secretary of State Hillary... Read more »
November 11, 2011
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Africa: Cop 17 - Will Durban Advance the Climate Change Agenda? [analysis]
On 28 November 2011 South Africa will replace Mexico as President of the 17th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate... Read more »
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