US punitive measures against South Africa “could impoverish the middle class”
If the US imposes tariffs on South African vehicle exports, agricultural products, or other measures, “the rand will tank, inflation will rise, [and] we will have to respond with higher interest rates. There’s nothing that impoverishes a middle class like high interest rates, says Dr. Piet Croukamp.
Trump’s Greatest Fear: China’s ascending competitiveness in technology
A significant driver of Trump’s doctrine is China’s growing economic power and its increasing competency in technology according to political analyst Dr. Piet Croukamp
South Africa to abandon ‘disastrous’ DRC mission, withdraw troops
The deployment of South African troops in the DRC was “a total disaster and totally unsustainable,” according to defence analyst Kobus Marais.
US to boost military aid to Ukraine if Russia does not sign up to a peace deal, security sources believe
The US is expected to warn the Kremlin that it will “arm Ukraine to the teeth” if Russia does not accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire, British security sources have claimed. The move comes after Ukraine said it was ready to…
UK joins US-Bahrain agreement to build security across the Middle East
The United Kingdom has officially become the third member of a security framework with the United States and Bahrain to help create long-term stability in the Middle East. The UK government is now part of the US-Bahrain Comprehensive Security Integration…
UK government crackdown on Iran means that anyone working for the Islamic Republic in Britain must register or face jail
British defence chiefs have ruled that any person who works for – or is a proxy of – the Iranian state will have to register their presence in the UK or face arrest. The British government announced it was subjecting…
War panic in Europe can lead to war, cautions leading LSE communications expert
Professor Cammaerts cautions that history has taught us that if you prepare for war to achieve peace, you get war.
How Ramaphosa could leverage Simon’s Town, a strategic asset in a heating geopolitical arena
South Africa should adopt a neutral stance in the escalating maritime geopolitical environment and follow the example of India and Brazil, which are core members of BRICS but ‘are playing both sides very nicely.’
UK spy chief questions whether US will enact Article 5 if Russia attacks a European state
One of Britain’s most senior intelligence chiefs has questioned whether the US could be trusted to protect European states if they were attacked by Russia. Sir John Sawers, a former head of MI6—also known as “C”—said central European states should…
