A dagger at the heart of varsity study in international relations
Increasingly we live in security states and power lies with those who draw the borders.
International Relations
EFF lays out strategies for growth
The party has been discussing policies and strategies, including land invasion, to ensure it gets more votes in the next elections.
Nkoana-Mashabane: SA’s not looting the continent, we’re cultivating peace and trade
International Relations and Co-operation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane spoke to us about South Africa reaping economic rewards from its diplomacy.
SA envoy in hot water for ‘dodgy’ lease
The high commissioner to Ghana has some tricky questions to answer about her conduct
Belgian air traffic strike grounds SA diplomats
South African officials from the international relations department have been unable to leave Belgium because of a strike by air traffic controllers.
Editorial: SA must work at winning Africa’s trust
Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to SA has sounded just the right note at a moment when this country’s international reputation has taken a beating.
Complex chemistry of Africa
Leading Africa scholar Stephen Chan speaks on election monitoring and martial arts.
Angola, SA shake on R1,75bn credit line
Increased trade and investment ‘will lead to better regional development for all’.
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Zuma and ministers take a trip to Namibia
On invitation from Namibian president Hifikepunye Pohamba, President Jacob Zuma will take a working trip to the country to discuss economic relations.
China’s military warns Washington, denies hacking
China’s military warned the United States on Thursday to "speak and act cautiously" to avoid reigniting tensions between the two superpowers.
India, Pakistan hold first talks since Mumbai attacks
India and Pakistan hold their first official talks since the 2008 Mumbai attacks on Thursday, a meeting that may help thaw their frigid relations.
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A better balance
In a time of recession, countries have less choice about the foreign states with which they build partnerships.
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A nightmare that turned into a dream
Diplomats and foreign correspondents say Jacob Zuma’s presidency is proving a pleasant surprise.
