| 17 September 2015 |
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TALKING POINT
Zuma ad-libs a controversial position on the migration crisis
by Peter Fabricius |
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Why depart from the text of a balanced speech to deliver a one-sided attack on SA's largest trade and investment partner?
President Jacob Zuma’s speechwriters and foreign policy advisers must have been as startled as the EU ambassadors when he launched into a broadside against Europe this week, blaming it – entirely – for the huge influx of migrants across its borders.
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| ISS Spotlight |
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| Futures research proposes ways to revive SA's economy |
The latest ISS research shows South Africa's growth prospects could be healthy despite ongoing challenges.
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| Press release |
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| Combatting weapons of mass destruction: what IGAD is doing right |
An IGAD workshop on effectively combatting weapons of mass destruction is another step forward in overcoming security challenges.
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| ISS Today |
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The aftermath of Ebola sparks a rethink about aid
by Liesl Louw-Vaudran |
Experts are concerned that countries like the US have lost faith in multilateral institutions to deal with global crises.
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Unlocking the potential of South Africa's electricity grid
by Steve Hedden |
Fixing South Africa's energy crisis is not just about generating more electricity. More focus is also needed on the transmission and distribution of electricity.
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The African Standby Force beyond 2015: ideals versus realities
by Walter Lotze and Annette Leijenaar |
The AU has proven that it can effectively conduct peace support operations. Rather than host costly exercises, it should review and adjust the ASF policy framework.
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Fighting timber trafficking in Senegal: will President Sall's new measures make a difference?
by Paulin Maurice Toupane |
The Senegalese president announced a number of new measures to fight timber trafficking, but implementing these in Casamance, might be more difficult than expected.
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| Events |
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Public opinion on Africa's development
23 September 2015, Pretoria and online |
What do results from Pew Research Center's latest opinion survey tell us as the UN prepares to adopt new sustainable development goals?
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Civil society’s role in Mali's post-conflict reconstruction
Training report |
The ISS trained civil society representatives on the design, monitoring and evaluation of peacebuilding responses.
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Managing elections within a context of diversity
Training report |
The ISS trained civil society representatives on the importance of broad participation in Côte d'Ivoire's elections in October.
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| Publications |
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Gridlocked: A long-term look at South Africa's electricity sector
by Steve Hedden |
Presenting alternative frameworks for South Africa's current electricity challenges and future electricity needs.
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| Rapport sur le Conseil de paix et de sécurité 73 |
Le dernier Rapport sur le CPS se penche sur le projet kényan de relocaliser le camps de Dadaab, sur l'action de l'AMISOM en Somalie et sur la visite récente de Barack Obama en Afrique de l’Est.
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| Multimedia |
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| Is South Africa's electricity supply gridlocked? |
It's a good idea to build electricity supply solutions, but SA must also think about how to get the power to the people.
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