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Framed through the African philosophy of Ubuntu as a guiding principle for solidarity, reciprocity & shared responsibility while confronting SA's national, regional & international challenges. #G20 #W20 #T20 #SouthAfrica #Multilateralism #Geopolitics youtube.com/watch?v=G_WBdo…

Watch as @Mikatekiso joins policymakers, researchers, & civil society to critically reflect on the G20 & W20’s collective impact across social policy, gender equality, care & inclusive governance. #G20 #W20 #T20 #SouthAfrica #Multilateralism #Geopolitics youtube.com/watch?v=G_WBdo…

In this analysis, Kenny Selauli asks whether Japan’s increasing security assistance with the #ASEAN countries through its ‘Official Security Assistance” is aimed to challenge China in the South China Sea. #China #Japan #SouthChinaSea #Geopolitics igd.org.za/2026/03/03/jap…

In the following, Tlhompho Shikwambane states that instability in #Sudan has resulted in more than 13 million internal displacements, & 3.8 million fleeing to neighboring countries. This is the worst displacement crisis in the world. #Conflict #Security igd.org.za/2026/03/03/wil…

With rising tensions, shifting alliances, & calls for global reform, SA's foreign policy matters more than ever. In the following interview, @M_Philani unpack the strategy, stakes, & implications of the #SONA. #BetterAfrica #BetterWorld #SouthAfrica youtube.com/watch?v=jgGhPK…

But can African nations leverage these potential benefits from BRICS? #BRICS #Africa #Multilateralism #Geopolitics igd.org.za/2026/02/20/bri…

In the following, Ashraf Patel argues that current Realpolitik means the US & EU’s increased military budgets, cuts in development aid, & trade wars mean the BRICS bloc offers substantive development potential. #BRICS #Africa #Multilateralism #Geopolitics igd.org.za/2026/02/20/bri…

The conversation unpacked #sovereignty, #criticalminerals, reparations, #democracy and South Africa’s global positioning in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape. 📺 Watch the full recording here ➡️ bit.ly/46FO7r6

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa's #SONA2026 last week, @SAIIA_info, @IGD_SA & @salo_info convened a timely discussion on 13 February on South Africa’s #foreignpolicy posture in 2026. 📺 Watch the full recording here ➡️ bit.ly/46FO7r6

📢 #SONA2026 | Analysis of South Africa's #ForeignPolicy Trajectory with @SAIIA and @salo_info Join this timely dialogue examining South Africa’s #foreignpolicy trajectory. Date: 13 February 2026 Registration: bit.ly/sonadialogue

#BRICS2026 also offers an opportunity to ensure #multilateralism through a fair and equitable world order for the benefit of the #GlobalSouth and the most vulnerable. Will India step up to this bold task in 2026? #Geopolitics igd.org.za/2026/02/03/bri…

In the following analysis, Ashraf Patel argues that #BRICS2026 offers host #India and #BRICSPlus a window, or an opportunity to deepen a global agenda rooted in the #UN Charter and the Pact for the Future. igd.org.za/2026/02/03/bri…

The dialogue will interrogate the country’s foreign policy stance at this critical juncture, & explore how SA balances national interests, human rights, & non-alignment in a tense #geopolitical environment. 13 February 2026 11am – 1:20pm Registration: mailchi.mp/igd/invitation…

INVITATION | What does #SONA2026 reveal about South Africa’s #foreignpolicy posture? @IGD_SA, @salo_info, & @SAIIA_info, is hosting an interactive dialogue to assess how SA's #internationalrelations features in this year's State of the Nation Address.

Read the following analysis by @M_Philani on South Africa’s Relations with the EU: A Move Towards Greater Strategic Alignment in Security and Development? #SouthAfrica #EU #Security #Development igd.org.za/url=https://ig…

In a multipolar world, the EU’s choice of partners is strategic. 🇪🇺🌍 New report by IE Global Policy Center with ORF, CEBRI & @IGD_SA shows why India, Brazil & South Africa must be treated as co-architects of global security. 📘🔐   🔗ie.edu/gpc/publicatio… @IEuniversity @iespega

[ON AIR] @Our_DA leader @jsteenhuisen is calling for an urgent foreign policy lekgotla, arguing that while the GNU is relatively stable, there is no shared understanding of what constitutes South Africa’s national interest on the global stage. @SanushaNaidu: Senior Research Associate @IGD_SA on #TheMorningBrief with Thulasizwe Simelane #sabcnews

South Africa has a range of options rooted in global South and solidarity settings. #SouthAfrica #Development #Geopolitics #Multilateralism #G20 #BRICS igd.org.za/2026/01/12/rei…

Most African nations have not achieved their SDGs. Despite its successful G20, the disinvitation of SA from the G20 in the US in 2026 is a reminder of the disruptive geopolitical order. #SouthAfrica #Development #Geopolitics #Multilateralism #G20 #BRICS igd.org.za/2026/01/12/rei…

In the following analysis, Ashraf Patel argues that SA faces a brave new world in 2026. A quarter of a century has now passed since the UN declared the Millennium Development Goals MDGs. #SouthAfrica #Development #Geopolitics #Multilateralism #G20 #BRICS igd.org.za/2026/01/12/rei…