Russia’s Sahel approach responds to terrorism and fragile regimes – a very different scenario to its Southern Africa ties.
Exercise Will for Peace exposed a disjointed maritime approach that could cost the country dearly.
The 2025 US National Security Strategy recasts Africa from partner to price tag in a transactional, resource-driven era of great-power rivalry.
At this week’s Luanda summit, several thorny issues relating to the security partnership must be confronted head-on.
A back-to-basics approach may be needed to reverse the bloc’s flagging momentum.
Geopolitical shifts in the Western alliance could considerably impact Africa’s fortunes.
Bilateral relations are now in uncharted territory, necessitating a radical rethink by South Africa of its US foreign policy.
The cracks in US-SA bilateral ties are more than apparent, but not all is gloom and doom.
Ushering in a multipolar order requires a streamlined and coherent political agenda – not unfocused expansion.
The challenge of decision making by consensus may see South Africa adopting more middle-of-the-road policies on pressing global challenges.
Regardless of what the World Court decides, a recalibration of South Africa’s bilateral relations will be needed.
At this critical juncture in world affairs, the general debate should have featured more solutions and better leadership.
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