Helmoed Roemer Heitman

04 Aug 2014 / by Helmoed Römer Heitman

Challenges ahead if SA wants to be Africa's military superpower

The envisaged strategy for the South African National Defence Force is a good beginning, but implementing it will require much work, support and funds.

07 Apr 2014 / by Helmoed Römer Heitman

A new plan to halt the downward spiral of the SA Defence Force

The 2014 Defence Review provides much-needed direction for SAÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s role in peacekeeping in Africa.

21 Jan 2014 / by Annette Leijenaar and Helmoed Römer Heitman

Africa can solve its own problems with proper planning and full implementation of the African Standby Force

The ASF will work if redesigned, if Africa's big military powers commit and if African peacekeepers are properly trained and equipped

04 Oct 2013 / by Helmoed Römer Heitman

Fighting for peace: Offensive intervention to make peace support possible

This policy brief starts from the premise that offensive military intervention operations will, in some cases, be a critical precursor to peace enforcement and peacekeeping.