The 2025 US National Security Strategy recasts Africa from partner to price tag in a transactional, resource-driven era of great-power...

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.

Ushering in a multipolar order requires a streamlined and coherent political agenda by BRICS – 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.

At this critical juncture in world affairs, the general debate should have featured more solutions and better leadership.

Will an expanded BRICS precipitate a new international order, or collapse under the weight of its internal contradictions?

As global powers seek support for their competing worldviews, will Africa capitalise on its rising strategic value?