The UN has voted to phase out the Mercator projection in favour of an accurate world map, restoring Africa's true geographical scale
The world is losing confidence in US systems
China’s shift from oil to electricity is giving Beijing power to influence global crude prices and reshape energy geopolitics
There’s a disturbing arithmetic to profiteering amid catastrophe. The $93bn that oil companies have made off the Iran war is testament to this
Khumbudzo Ntshavheni channelled the totalitarian leaders of Orwell’s ‘1984’ at a recent event, where ‘doublespeak’ was the order of the day
Mark Barnes and Tim Cohen on foreign affairs, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, and the denizens of 10 Downing Street. And AI
The gathering of the Brics foreign ministers in New Delhi last week was an exercise in irrelevance
Trump’s historic visit to China saw the US president offer platitudes while Xi took a hard line on Taiwan, warning that differences could lead to conflict
Trump’s China visit is an opportunity to ease tensions. But while neither country can escape their rivalry – neither can win it either
China has kept Iran’s economy afloat and used its diplomatic power to push for peace. But it’s also hedging its bets
Who’s likely to benefit in the US-Iran war? Greg Mills and Ray Hartley analyse the balance sheet
Iran’s objective in its war is simple: disrupt oil exports and, by doing so, weaken its opponents’ economies.
By backing Iran and ignoring other violations of international law, South Africa risks losing the moral authority that once defined its diplomacy
The bank’s CEO is concerned that geopolitical fallout resulting from South Africa’s perceived alliances could hurt the economy
Iran has launched a new wave of attacks in the wake of the sinking of one of its warships, calling it ‘an atrocity at sea’
Can’t you just picture Donald Trump yesterday, scowling into the unfortunate mirror while mimicking Robert Duvall’s legendary line as the bare-chested Lt-Col Bill Kilgore on a…
South Africa’s stance on Iran is as predictable as it is hypocritical. Not least given the latest assault on Zimbabwe’s democratic laws
Hint: it will require more diplomatic hard work and a shift in allegiances away from the Brics towards the G20 bloc
Africa is facing a new squeeze between rival powers. This time its critical minerals and infrastructure are in play. Co-operation is crucial for leverage
South Africa’s international relations require derisking, not provocation. Dirco hasn’t got the memo
