Wars unfold in full view of the world with little consequence for the powerful and overwhelming punishment for the weak. To describe this order as functional requires a…
Cooperation between the two countries however continues across several domains and both governments retain an interest in maintaining functional relations
This policy did not emerge in a vacuum; it is part of a larger wave of populism reshaping global governance
The G20 Summit was a moment that announced to the world that the Global South is ready not only to contribute to global discourse but to shape it
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the uncertainty of the new trading regime had already harmed the country’s economy
For the first time in 14 years, the G20 youth engagement group (Y20) closed its summit last week without issuing a communiqué — the set of recommendations that usually feeds into…
The Think Tank 20 group submitted its policy recommendations to representatives of G20 leaders halfway into South Africa’s presidency
Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises
The tools and methodologies of foresight and futures thinking, as well as anticipatory governance approaches, can assist decision-makers develop resilient long-term policies and…
The new minister needs to involve young people as he sets out to cement the country’s position as a vocal advocate for human rights and international justice
Consumers, who have remained resilient despite South Africa’s economic woes over the past decade, are being squeezed on all fronts. What are the policy options? Or is it the same…
When Dondo Mogajane became director general of the national treasury, question marks were raised about his ability to defend the institution. Five years later, it was a war well…
We can’t bury our heads in the sand: there is no way to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic other than vaccination. South Africa — and the rest of Africa — still has a long way to go
The system needs to be more open and inclusive to give young people, civil society, the private sector, academia, and others a spot at the table
