Oman serves as a crucial back channel between Iran and the US as tensions flare in the Middle East
For years, Oman has worked hard to avoid the escalation of Middle Eastern crises. As conflict rages between Israel and Gaza and Iran, Oman is reprising its role as peacemaker, enabling back-channel talks in an attempt to avoid any further…
Election Disinformation and the AI Threat – How can you protect yourselves?
As several major elections draw near, the threat from malicious AI bots, created and run by hostile actors intent on manipulating peaceful and democratic elections, grows. New AI tech has hijacked social media platforms to spread disinformation, swaying opinion and…
Africa Must Prepare for Potential Economic Shock Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
The escalating geopolitical tension between Israel and Iran could potentially trigger a ripple effect, impacting African nations that are bracing for another significant economic shock through contagion. This perspective is derived from an article in ISS Today, which we are…
China’s UK election hack – how and why the Electoral Commission was targeted
Soraya Harding, University of Portsmouth via The Conversation The UK government has accused China of hacking the UK Electoral Commission, gaining access to information about millions of voters. In the aftermath of the incident, the UK and US governments have…
Andrey Klimov: Unmasking the Paradox – Corrupt Politician Hosts Neo-Colonialism Conference
In a twist of irony, Andrey Klimov, a seasoned Russian politician with a shadowy reputation, recently assumed a prominent role in organising the “For the Freedom of Nations” forum in Moscow. The spectacle, hosted by the United Russia party under…
Neighbour’s house is on fire and we are watching it burn
TIMOTHY SNYDER, professor of history at Yale University, writes for VRYE Weekblad, saying the US should not decrease its support for Ukraine. YOU have a good neighbour. He does a lot for you. He keeps the street clean around your…
Putin Out of Step with Russians Who Vent Frustration at Successful Indian Moon Landing
Russians mock their own space agency in wake of Indian triumph.
Ramaphosa’s “Peace Initiative” with Ukraine is organized by a French businessman partnered with Rosatom.
Ramaphosa’s “Peace Initiative” with Ukraine and Rosatom.
Russia cuts off radiation sensor access at ZNPP to Ukraine
Russia switches off radiation sensors at Zaporizhzhya.
Can of worms? South Africa offering a sanctions-busting loophole for jet-owning Russians.
South Africa could be risking secondary sanctions from Russian jet loophole.
