South Africa should rethink “ringleader” role on Israel and BRICS to ease Trump friction
South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICC drove the review of South Africa’s inclusion in AGOA by Congress according to Tony Carroll.
Mozambique braces for more violence and logistics disruption
Protests in Mozambique targeting infrastructure, particularly the vital Lebombo border post to South Africa, could escalate, potentially disrupting trade and transport routes for months.
Resurgence of military coups in Africa: “Soldier’s Paradise” promises doomed to fail
History has proven repeatedly that the “soldiers paradise” that military regime in Africa promise will fade quickly.
McKinsey $122 million US fine: South Africa’s win but corruption continues
State capture, as a form of institutional corruption, continues through extractive politics of the ANC.
THE SECURITY PODCAST : Gen. Charlie Herbert on Gaza war polarisation, lessons from intractable wars
9/11 proved that military solutions do not automatically resolve political issues. The only way to peace is negotiation.
ADM MIKE HEWITT: How Trump will end Ukraine war and force Putin to negotiate
Trump could bring an earlier end to war in Ukraine.
ANC enticed by incentives from rogue states, claims Helen Zille
It is extraordinary that they keep defending these countries and doing their bidding when there’s absolutely no trade and no investment advantage for South Africa.
Offer Putin “graceful exit” from Ukraine war
Adm Mike Hewitt: If we don’t create an exit strategy for Putin, we’re not going to find an end state to the war in Ukraine.
Putin to fortify alliances and boost sanction evasion at BRICS summit
Putin is aiming to construct a financial payment system under BRICS, independent of US influence, to counter sanctions imposed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
ANC hardliners resurge in South Africa, Russia ties set to intensify
South Africa’s flirting with Putin expected to escalate at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia from 22-24 October.
