Ramaphosa must strike urgent deal with Trump “if it wants to survive,” says leading analyst
If the ANC wants to survive in South Africa, it must conclude a deal with the Trump Administration.
The US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran ahead of crucial nuclear talks
The United States issued fresh sanctions on Iran just days before talks between Washington and the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme. The US Treasury designated five entities and one individual based in Iran for their support of the country’s…
Unfair resource deals never last, expert warns amid US-Ukraine, DRC critical minerals talks
The history of major resource agreements is rife with examples of deals being renegotiated or annulled without compensation.
Things could get a lot worse for South Africa than targeted sanctions and tariffs, says leading think tank
The Trump administration actions against South Africa could escalate significantly and include a range of tools that the US might employ if the ANC fails to enact substantive change.
Critical minerals scramble is Africa’s once-in-a-generation opportunity, says resource expert
We’ve cracked open the possibilities for deals between countries, which could be highly positive for Africa. However, we also need to remain vigilant, as some of the more negative scenarios could actually exacerbate conflict.
US-South Africa relations under fire: Congressman introduces bill targeting anti-US alliances and ANC leaders
US Congressman Ronnie Jackson has called for a full review of US-South Africa relations and seeks to identify ANC leaders for the imposition of sanctions.
Geopolitical tensions and tariffs hamper mining investment, says industry leader Mark Cutifani
Many commodity traders were caught off guard by the strength and conviction of the Trump administration in using tariffs as a tool to manage a whole range of issues.
The Pentagon is considering major cuts to the top of the US military
The Pentagon is considering making significant cuts to the top of the US military as the Trump administration seeks to shrink the federal government, according to a leaked briefing document. The plans under consideration include consolidating combatant commands, possibly eliminating…
Washington think tank calls for sanctions against ANC officials for ‘treating the US like an enemy’
Current measures against South Africa are insufficient to alter the country’s hostile treatment of the U.S. Meservey calls for sanctions against ANC officials.
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
